How much does a helpers--production worker make in St. Louis?
$40,190a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $19.32 an hour or $3,349 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.32
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 151 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 2,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,000Median: $40,190Highest 10%: $56,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,000 | $16.83 | |
| 25th | $38,220 | $18.38 | |
| Median | $40,190 | $19.32 | |
| 75th | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| 90th | $56,660 | $27.24 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.
| Joplin, MO | $47,850 |
| Kansas City, MO | $42,210 |
| Springfield, MO | $41,040 |
| Columbia, MO | $40,550 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $39,300 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $37,260 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $35,270 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--production worker make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $19.32 ($40,190 a year).
Do helpers--production workers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $40,190 against $39,070 nationally, 3% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $40,580, so St. Louis pays 1% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for helpers--production worker pay?
151 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--production worker make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,660 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.