How much does a helpers--production worker make in Salem?
$45,310a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $21.78 an hour or $3,776 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.78
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,090Median: $45,310Highest 10%: $54,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| 25th | $40,290 | $19.37 | |
| Median | $45,310 | $21.78 | |
| 75th | $48,620 | $23.38 | |
| 90th | $54,080 | $26.00 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.
| Albany, OR | $52,290 |
| Portland, OR | $45,620 |
| Eugene, OR | $44,870 |
| Medford, OR | $42,770 |
| Bend, OR | $41,300 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $65,270 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $62,220 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $62,090 |
| Crushing | $59,290 |
| Machinist | $58,930 |
| Welder | $57,180 |
| Separating | $55,100 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $53,920 |
| Molder | $52,220 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $51,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--production worker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $21.78 ($45,310 a year).
Do helpers--production workers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $45,310 against $39,070 nationally, 16% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $45,390, so Salem pays 0% more.
Where does Salem rank for helpers--production worker pay?
48 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--production worker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,080 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.