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How much does a helpers--production worker make in Kansas City?

$42,210a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $20.29 an hour or $3,518 a month.

Hourly
$20.29
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
101 of 317
Jobs in the area
1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,350Median: $42,210Highest 10%: $58,030
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,350$17.00
25th$37,590$18.07
Median$42,210$20.29
75th$49,010$23.56
90th$58,030$27.90

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.

Joplin, MO$47,850
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 Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$110,400
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$105,500
Petroleum Pump System Operator$98,770
Tool and Die Maker$85,740
Gas Plant Operator$81,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,180
Inspector$63,000
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,540
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$58,260
Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $20.29 ($42,210 a year).

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

Yes: $42,210 against $39,070 nationally, 8% more.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $40,580, so Kansas City pays 4% more.

Where does Kansas City rank for helpers--production worker pay?

101 of 317 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,030 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.