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Average Helpers--Production Worker Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a helpers--production worker make in the United States?

The average salary for a helpers--production worker in the United States is $38,160, but the range typically falls between $32,400 and $42,600. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $18.35, with a range between $15.58 and $20.48.

There are approximately 181,810 people employed as a helpers--production worker in the United States. With Texas, California, Alabama employing the highest number of helpers--production workers.The state with the best pay for a helpers--production worker is Wyoming, with an average annual salary of $48,080, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $32,550.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$28,630$13.76
25th Percentile$32,400$15.58
Median$36,700$17.65
75th Percentile$42,600$20.48
90th Percentile$49,910$24

Average helpers--production worker salary by location

The salary of a helpers--production worker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a helpers--production worker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for helpers--production workers are Wyoming, Maine, Wisconsin, Hawaii, Iowa while the worst states are Mississippi, Rhode Island, Alabama, Oklahoma, New Mexico.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$24,560$33,790$43,760
Alaska$31,950$46,790$68,640
Arizona$31,400$37,900$45,710
Arkansas$30,400$36,230$41,930
California$33,890$42,760$57,410
Colorado$29,540$40,810$51,420
Connecticut$31,510$40,650$54,080
Delaware$29,070$39,430$49,980
Florida$26,130$35,560$45,750
Georgia$27,390$35,990$46,090
Hawaii$30,610$43,680$55,940
Idaho$28,560$36,140$47,820
Illinois$32,030$40,170$51,420
Indiana$30,140$39,380$49,280
Iowa$33,510$42,470$52,500
Kansas$24,700$38,340$52,100
Kentucky$29,810$38,510$49,610
Louisiana$25,580$35,660$46,860
Maine$31,080$43,010$55,210
Maryland$29,160$40,630$55,810
Massachusetts$31,200$39,760$50,950
Michigan$30,700$39,430$48,860
Minnesota$32,150$40,100$50,080
Mississippi$24,620$32,550$40,950
Missouri$29,750$39,470$52,530
Montana$30,550$38,360$47,920
Nebraska$29,390$38,630$47,820
Nevada$26,000$38,040$51,750
New Hampshire$31,710$39,970$52,980
New Jersey$29,390$38,830$54,230
New Mexico$27,070$34,790$42,920
New York$31,820$40,540$51,780
North Carolina$26,790$36,680$46,700
North Dakota$33,310$41,380$57,500
Ohio$29,100$38,670$50,790
Oklahoma$26,380$34,360$43,820
Oregon$32,160$40,270$49,160
Pennsylvania$30,040$40,750$53,500
Rhode Island$28,190$34,860$45,510
South Carolina$20,310$36,580$48,370
Tennessee$30,080$36,230$43,550
Texas$26,110$34,950$45,100
Utah$27,910$35,830$46,190
Vermont$27,490$41,900$58,310
Virginia$27,080$36,230$45,670
Washington$34,980$42,010$49,880
West Virginia$26,240$38,570$49,850
Wisconsin$29,490$42,690$57,560
Wyoming$32,590$48,080$72,310

Even between cities, the salary of a helpers--production worker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for helpers--production workers is Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, WY with an average salary of $58,660.The city with the lowest average salary for helpers--production workers is Brownsville-Harlingen area, TX with an average salary of $26,060.

Areas with highest average salaries for helpers--production workers

  1. Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, WY - $58,660
  2. Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area, MI - $55,060
  3. Pittsfield, MA - $51,060
  4. Napa, CA - $51,030
  5. Oshkosh-Neenah area, WI - $50,590

Areas with lowest average salaries for helpers--production workers

  1. Brownsville-Harlingen area, TX - $26,060
  2. Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, SC - $28,040
  3. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area, TX - $28,500
  4. Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS - $28,960
  5. Florence-Muscle Shoals area, AL - $29,020

Employment trends for helpers--production workers in the United States

The number of helpers--production workers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of helpers--production workers has decreased by -57,530. On average, the number of helpers--production workers has been increasing by -6.0% each year. The salary of helpers--production workers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of helpers--production workers has increased by $6,160. On average, the salary of helpers--production workers has been increasing by 4.8% each year.

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How helpers--production workers salaries compare to other production occupations

Helpers--Production Workers are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for helpers--production workers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.

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