Helpers--Production Workers pay in California
In California, the median pay for helpers--production workers is $21.14 an hour ($43,970 a year). About 16,730 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($39,070). California ranks 15th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--production workers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.62 | $36,640 |
| 25% of workers | $18.66 | $38,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.14 | $43,970 |
| 75% of workers | $23.70 | $49,290 |
| 90% of workers | $29.87 | $62,130 |
Helpers--Production Workers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $49,920 | 230 |
| Napa | $48,420 | 160 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $47,320 | 380 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $47,120 | 1,590 |
| Redding | $46,340 | 60 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $46,290 | 1,480 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $46,170 | 670 |
| Salinas | $46,030 | 130 |
| Vallejo | $44,940 | 140 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $44,910 | 710 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $43,210 | 1,990 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $42,490 | 6,810 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $42,360 | 130 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $42,320 | 100 |
| Visalia | $41,540 | 210 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $40,800 | 210 |
| Chico | $40,540 | 30 |
| Fresno | $40,540 | 490 |
| Modesto | $39,900 | 230 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $39,730 | 270 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $39,700 | 100 |
| Merced | $38,880 | 140 |
| El Centro | $38,610 | 90 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (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)
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