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

$46,170a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $22.20 an hour or $3,848 a month.

Hourly
$22.20
Vs. national median
+18%
Rank among cities
41 of 317
Jobs in the area
670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,630Median: $46,170Highest 10%: $62,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,630$20.50
25th$44,280$21.29
Median$46,170$22.20
75th$51,510$24.76
90th$62,340$29.97

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.

Santa Rosa, CA$49,920
Napa, CA$48,420
Stockton, CA$47,320
San Diego, CA$47,120
Redding, CA$46,340
San Francisco, CA$46,290
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 Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$108,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$103,000
Power Plant Operator$98,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$89,970
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$74,420
Prepress Technician and Worker$66,670
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$64,740
Welder$64,140
Machinist$63,540
Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $22.20 ($46,170 a year).

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

Yes: $46,170 against $39,070 nationally, 18% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $43,970, so San Jose pays 5% more.

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

41 of 317 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,340 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.