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

$41,090a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area. That is $19.75 an hour or $3,424 a month.

Hourly
$19.75
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
124 of 317
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,410Median: $41,090Highest 10%: $50,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,410$14.62
25th$37,080$17.83
Median$41,090$19.75
75th$46,400$22.31
90th$50,050$24.06

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.

South Bend, IN$45,170
Detroit, MI$42,980
Grand Rapids, MI$42,390
Flint, MI$41,500
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 Kalamazoo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,910
Crushing$63,970
Tool and Die Maker$61,940
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$61,870
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,200
Separating$51,600
Paper Goods Machine Setter$51,360
Machinist$49,440
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,400
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$48,800
Salaries for every job in Kalamazoo, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area is $19.75 ($41,090 a year).

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

Yes: $41,090 against $39,070 nationally, 5% more.

How does Kalamazoo compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $41,660, so Kalamazoo pays 1% less.

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

124 of 317 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,050 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.