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How much does a helpers--production worker make in Grand Rapids?

$42,390a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $20.38 an hour or $3,533 a month.

Hourly
$20.38
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
94 of 317
Jobs in the area
950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,910Median: $42,390Highest 10%: $50,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,910$16.78
25th$37,960$18.25
Median$42,390$20.38
75th$48,970$23.54
90th$50,590$24.32

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.

South Bend, IN$45,170
Detroit, MI$42,980
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 Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,780
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $20.38 ($42,390 a year).

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

Yes: $42,390 against $39,070 nationally, 8% more.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $41,660, so Grand Rapids pays 2% more.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for helpers--production worker pay?

94 of 317 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,590 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.