Helpers--Production Workers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $39,070 · Median hourly: $18.78 · Employment: 165,700
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,140 | $14.97 |
| 25th | $35,220 | $16.93 |
| Median | $39,070 | $18.78 |
| 75th | $45,990 | $22.11 |
| 90th | $53,410 | $25.68 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-9198
- Total U.S. employment: 165,700
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
The mean wage of $41,120 sits 5.2% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
With approximately 165,700 helpers--production workers employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Helpers--Production Workers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,910 | $17.26 | -8.1% | 7,230 |
| Alaska | $42,530 | $20.45 | +8.9% | 280 |
| Arizona | $39,680 | $19.08 | +1.6% | 1,350 |
| Arkansas | $35,540 | $17.09 | -9.0% | 6,760 |
| California | $43,970 | $21.14 | +12.5% | 16,730 |
| Colorado | $45,550 | $21.90 | +16.6% | 1,350 |
| Connecticut | $45,260 | $21.76 | +15.8% | 1,400 |
| Delaware | $38,380 | $18.45 | -1.8% | 230 |
| Florida | $37,950 | $18.25 | -2.9% | 5,010 |
| Georgia | $36,280 | $17.44 | -7.1% | 4,480 |
| Hawaii | $44,380 | $21.34 | +13.6% | 230 |
| Idaho | $38,240 | $18.39 | -2.1% | 1,140 |
| Illinois | $41,480 | $19.94 | +6.2% | 5,210 |
| Indiana | $42,210 | $20.29 | +8.0% | 2,450 |
| Iowa | $45,560 | $21.91 | +16.6% | 2,070 |
| Kansas | $37,320 | $17.94 | -4.5% | 1,430 |
| Kentucky | $42,130 | $20.26 | +7.8% | 2,900 |
| Louisiana | $36,400 | $17.50 | -6.8% | 3,710 |
| Maine | $44,120 | $21.21 | +12.9% | 470 |
| Maryland | $44,680 | $21.48 | +14.4% | 1,650 |
| Massachusetts | $42,280 | $20.33 | +8.2% | 1,790 |
| Michigan | $41,660 | $20.03 | +6.6% | 3,610 |
| Minnesota | $44,720 | $21.50 | +14.5% | 2,570 |
| Mississippi | $33,880 | $16.29 | -13.3% | 3,540 |
| Missouri | $40,580 | $19.51 | +3.9% | 6,250 |
| Montana | $46,110 | $22.17 | +18.0% | 220 |
| Nebraska | $45,020 | $21.65 | +15.2% | 700 |
| Nevada | $39,730 | $19.10 | +1.7% | 680 |
| New Hampshire | $42,740 | $20.55 | +9.4% | 690 |
| New Jersey | $39,290 | $18.89 | +0.6% | 4,450 |
| New Mexico | $35,650 | $17.14 | -8.8% | 810 |
| New York | $43,540 | $20.93 | +11.4% | 3,810 |
| North Carolina | $39,410 | $18.95 | +0.9% | 4,350 |
| North Dakota | $46,170 | $22.20 | +18.2% | 220 |
| Ohio | $39,600 | $19.04 | +1.4% | 4,280 |
| Oklahoma | $36,240 | $17.43 | -7.2% | 2,200 |
| Oregon | $45,390 | $21.82 | +16.2% | 2,420 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,060 | $19.74 | +5.1% | 6,450 |
| Rhode Island | $44,720 | $21.50 | +14.5% | 210 |
| South Carolina | $36,610 | $17.60 | -6.3% | 1,950 |
| Tennessee | $38,330 | $18.43 | -1.9% | 5,270 |
| Texas | $36,610 | $17.60 | -6.3% | 30,470 |
| Utah | $37,110 | $17.84 | -5.0% | 1,000 |
| Vermont | $39,540 | $19.01 | +1.2% | 270 |
| Virginia | $37,740 | $18.14 | -3.4% | 3,900 |
| Washington | $45,450 | $21.85 | +16.3% | 3,620 |
| West Virginia | $39,190 | $18.84 | +0.3% | 670 |
| Wisconsin | $45,100 | $21.68 | +15.4% | 2,900 |
| Wyoming | $40,200 | $19.33 | +2.9% | 280 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for helpers--production workers?
The median annual wage for helpers--production workers is $39,070 ($18.78 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays helpers--production workers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many helpers--production workers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 165,700 helpers--production workers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do helpers--production workers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $18.78. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.