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How much does a helpers--production worker make in Detroit?

$42,980a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $20.66 an hour or $3,582 a month.

Hourly
$20.66
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
81 of 317
Jobs in the area
1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,140Median: $42,980Highest 10%: $50,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,140$15.93
25th$37,440$18.00
Median$42,980$20.66
75th$45,370$21.81
90th$50,890$24.47

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.

South Bend, IN$45,170
Grand Rapids, MI$42,390
Flint, MI$41,500
Kalamazoo, MI$41,090
Lansing, MI$39,140
Muskegon, MI$39,070
Jackson, MI$38,350
Niles, MI$37,870
Ann Arbor, MI$36,330
Battle Creek, MI$35,520
Helpers--Production Worker salary in Michigan Helpers--Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Detroit

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$124,100
Gas Plant Operator$108,700
Power Plant Operator$108,100
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$87,700
Petroleum Pump System Operator$86,860
Model Maker$81,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,490
Tool and Die Maker$73,120
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,870
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$64,820
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a helpers--production worker make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $20.66 ($42,980 a year).

Do helpers--production workers make more in Detroit than the national average?

Yes: $42,980 against $39,070 nationally, 10% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $41,660, so Detroit pays 3% more.

Where does Detroit rank for helpers--production worker pay?

81 of 317 metro areas with data.

How much does a helpers--production worker make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,890 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.