Helpers--Production Workers pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for helpers--production workers is $18.78 an hour ($39,070 a year). About 165,700 people work in this job there.

$18.78Median hourly pay
$35,220–$45,990Middle half of workers, yearly
165,700People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for helpers--production workers in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.97$31,140
25% of workers$16.93$35,220
Half of workers (median)$18.78$39,070
75% of workers$22.11$45,990
90% of workers$25.68$53,410

Best-paying states for helpers--production workers

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
North Dakota$46,170220
Montana$46,110220
Iowa$45,5602,070
Colorado$45,5501,350
Washington$45,4503,620
Oregon$45,3902,420
Connecticut$45,2601,400
Wisconsin$45,1002,900
Nebraska$45,020700
Minnesota$44,7202,570

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for helpers--production workers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -8.2% over ten years, declining · about 20,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,240
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,280
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39,630
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60,850
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$41,220
Helpers--Carpenters$43,780
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$47,550
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$46,460

Other job titles for this job

Baggage HandlerLog Loader HelperHot Top Liner HelperPatcher HelperHammerer HelperCutter Operator HelperMachine HelperPumper HelperMillwright HelperMachinist HelperRigger HelperVeneer Clipper Helper

Open helpers--production workers jobs on JAI Bot

No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.

Hiring helpers--production workers? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.

Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any job
Add this pay figure to your website (free)

Career sites, schools and workforce boards can show this typical pay on their own pages. Copy this code into your page:

<div data-jaibot-pay></div>
<script src="https://www.jaibot.ai/widget/pay/helpers-production-workers.js" async></script>

It updates by itself when new government figures come out.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.