SOC 51-9198 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Production Workers — Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI · 10 metro areas compared
In Eau Claire, WI the median wage for Helpers--Production Workers is $42,220 a year, which is 8.1% higher than the national figure of $39,070.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Eau Claire, WI the median wage for Helpers--Production Workers is $42,220 a year, which is 8.1% higher than the national figure of $39,070. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,870 and $48,880. The lowest tenth earn under $33,550, while the highest tenth earn more than $60,980.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Oshkosh records the highest median at $50,480. Of the 305 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 244th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,550 | −14.1% |
| 25th | $36,870 | −5.6% |
| Median (50th) | $42,220 | +8.1% |
| 75th | $48,880 | +25.1% |
| 90th | $60,980 | +56.1% |
| Mean | $44,060 | +12.8% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oshkosh | $50,480 | 290 | |
| 2 | Fond du Lac | $50,110 | 60 | |
| 3 | Racine | $49,020 | 90 | |
| 4 | Wausau | $48,790 | 70 | |
| 5 | Green Bay | $48,670 | 260 | |
| 6 | Sheboygan | $47,720 | 100 | |
| 7 | Madison | $45,410 | 130 | |
| 8 | Janesville | $42,090 | 80 | |
| 9 | Milwaukee | $41,820 | 580 | |
| 10 | Appleton | $41,740 | 260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eau Claire run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $42,220 goes as far as $44,867 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,867US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,220 a year, 8.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,550 to $60,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oshkosh, at $50,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Eau Claire, WI?
The median annual wage is $42,220, or $20.30 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $39,070, so pay in Eau Claire, WI is 8.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eau Claire, WI earns more than $60,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,550 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Oshkosh, at $50,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Eau Claire, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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