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

$40,290a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. That is $19.37 an hour or $3,358 a month.

Hourly
$19.37
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
149 of 317
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,650Median: $40,290Highest 10%: $47,730
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,650$12.33
25th$30,990$14.90
Median$40,290$19.37
75th$40,650$19.54
90th$47,730$22.95

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.

Asheville, NC$45,280
Winston-Salem, NC$43,000
Greensboro, NC$42,240
Charlotte, NC$40,600
Raleigh, NC$39,760
Hickory, NC$39,410
Wilmington, NC$38,440
Greenville, NC$37,010
Virginia Beach, VA$35,900
Helpers--Production Worker salary in North Carolina Helpers--Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Durham

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,930
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$63,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,360
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,080
Separating$55,920
Upholsterer$51,060
Machinist$50,740
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$50,260
Inspector$49,390
Welder$49,280
Salaries for every job in Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area is $19.37 ($40,290 a year).

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

Yes: $40,290 against $39,070 nationally, 3% more.

How does Durham compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $39,410, so Durham pays 2% more.

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

149 of 317 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,730 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.