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

$47,850a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area. That is $23.00 an hour or $3,988 a month.

Hourly
$23.00
Vs. national median
+22%
Rank among cities
19 of 317
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,630Median: $47,850Highest 10%: $56,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,630$16.65
25th$39,310$18.90
Median$47,850$23.00
75th$49,780$23.93
90th$56,900$27.36

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.

Kansas City, MO$42,210
Springfield, MO$41,040
Columbia, MO$40,550
St. Louis, MO$40,190
St. Joseph, MO$39,300
Jefferson City, MO$37,260
Cape Girardeau, MO$35,270
Helpers--Production Worker salary in Missouri Helpers--Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Joplin

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$67,790
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,830
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$62,460
Separating$58,170
Molder$52,560
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$50,980
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,750
Inspector$47,960
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$47,040
Machinist$46,820
Salaries for every job in Joplin, MO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area is $23.00 ($47,850 a year).

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

Yes: $47,850 against $39,070 nationally, 22% more.

How does Joplin compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $40,580, so Joplin pays 18% more.

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

19 of 317 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,900 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.