Helpers--Production Workers pay in Birmingham
In Birmingham (AL), the median pay for helpers--production workers is $17.65 an hour ($36,710 a year). About 1,240 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($39,070). It is 2% higher than the Alabama median ($35,910).
Pay range for helpers--production workers in Birmingham (AL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.23 | $29,590 |
| 25% of workers | $15.27 | $31,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.65 | $36,710 |
| 75% of workers | $18.78 | $39,070 |
| 90% of workers | $22.00 | $45,760 |
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | $38,630 | 370 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $38,020 | 170 |
| Birmingham (this page) | $36,710 | 1,240 |
| Huntsville | $36,620 | 360 |
| Decatur | $36,170 | 240 |
| Tuscaloosa | $35,080 | 640 |
| Gadsden | $34,720 | 270 |
| Mobile | $34,670 | 420 |
| Dothan | $34,320 | 280 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $32,220 | 190 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $30,960 | 90 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $29,340 | 460 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Birmingham (AL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $37,500 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $31,920 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $44,290 |
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