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

$41,330a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $19.87 an hour or $3,444 a month.

Hourly
$19.87
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
117 of 317
Jobs in the area
470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,570Median: $41,330Highest 10%: $50,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,570$15.18
25th$36,940$17.76
Median$41,330$19.87
75th$46,950$22.57
90th$50,690$24.37

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.

Jackson, TN$41,340
Chattanooga, TN$39,630
Memphis, TN$39,240
Nashville, TN$38,490
Cleveland, TN$38,170
Morristown, TN$37,700
Kingsport, TN$37,490
Clarksville, TN$35,820
Helpers--Production Worker salary in Tennessee Helpers--Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Knoxville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$115,900
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$77,440
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,300
Tool and Die Maker$63,180
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,120
Rolling Machine Setter$58,680
Dental Laboratory Technician$55,340
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$51,170
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,720
Machinist$49,900
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $19.87 ($41,330 a year).

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

Yes: $41,330 against $39,070 nationally, 6% more.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $38,330, so Knoxville pays 8% more.

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

117 of 317 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,690 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.