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How much does a helpers--production worker make in San Diego?

$47,120a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $22.65 an hour or $3,927 a month.

Hourly
$22.65
Vs. national median
+21%
Rank among cities
27 of 317
Jobs in the area
1,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,090Median: $47,120Highest 10%: $62,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,090$18.31
25th$41,070$19.75
Median$47,120$22.65
75th$62,240$29.92
90th$62,240$29.92

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.

Santa Rosa, CA$49,920
Napa, CA$48,420
Stockton, CA$47,320
Redding, CA$46,340
San Francisco, CA$46,290
San Jose, CA$46,170
Salinas, CA$46,030
Vallejo, CA$44,940
Sacramento, CA$44,910
Riverside, CA$43,210
Los Angeles, CA$42,490
San Luis Obispo, CA$42,360
Santa Maria, CA$42,320
Visalia, CA$41,540
Bakersfield, CA$40,800
Fresno, CA$40,540
Modesto, CA$39,900
Oxnard, CA$39,730
Santa Cruz, CA$39,700
Merced, CA$38,880
El Centro, CA$38,610
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Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$173,100
Power Plant Operator$99,470
Gas Plant Operator$98,900
Tool and Die Maker$85,010
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$79,990
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$79,630
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,350
Plant and System Operator$77,330
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$77,080
Layout Worker$74,490
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $22.65 ($47,120 a year).

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

Yes: $47,120 against $39,070 nationally, 21% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $43,970, so San Diego pays 7% more.

Where does San Diego rank for helpers--production worker pay?

27 of 317 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,240 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.