SOC 51-9198 · May 2025 · United States
Helpers--Production Workers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Helpers--Production Workers across the United States is $39,070 per year, measured over 165,700 jobs. The highest state median is in North Dakota, at $46,170.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Helpers--Production Workers
Pay for this occupation varies by 36.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. North Dakota pays $46,170 and Mississippi pays $33,880.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $46,170 | 220 | |
| 2 | Montana | $46,110 | 220 | |
| 3 | Iowa | $45,560 | 2,070 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $45,550 | 1,350 | |
| 5 | Washington | $45,450 | 3,620 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $45,390 | 2,420 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $45,260 | 1,400 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $45,100 | 2,900 | |
| 9 | Nebraska | $45,020 | 700 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $44,720 | 2,570 |
States with the most Helpers--Production Workers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 30,470 | $36,610 | |
| 2 | California | 16,730 | $43,970 | |
| 3 | Alabama | 7,230 | $35,910 | |
| 4 | Arkansas | 6,760 | $35,540 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 6,450 | $41,060 | |
| 6 | Missouri | 6,250 | $40,580 | |
| 7 | Tennessee | 5,270 | $38,330 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 5,210 | $41,480 | |
| 9 | Florida | 5,010 | $37,950 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 4,480 | $36,280 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | $54,550 | 340 |
| 2 | Albany | $52,290 | 200 |
| 3 | Des Moines | $52,050 | 200 |
| 4 | Oshkosh | $50,480 | 290 |
| 5 | Fargo | $50,190 | 80 |
| 6 | Fond du Lac | $50,110 | 60 |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | $49,920 | 230 |
| 8 | New Haven | $49,900 | 320 |
| 9 | Lewiston | $49,680 | 70 |
| 10 | Racine | $49,020 | 90 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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