Helpers--Production Workers pay in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont

In San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont (CA), the median pay for helpers--production workers is $22.25 an hour ($46,290 a year). About 1,480 people work in this job there.

$22.25Median hourly pay
$41,070–$51,510Middle half of workers, yearly
1,480People in this job in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont (CA)

That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($39,070). It is 5% higher than the California median ($43,970).

Pay range for helpers--production workers in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont (CA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.95$37,340
25% of workers$19.75$41,070
Half of workers (median)$22.25$46,290
75% of workers$24.77$51,510
90% of workers$30.32$63,060

Helpers--Production Workers pay in California metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Santa Rosa-Petaluma$49,920230
Napa$48,420160
Stockton-Lodi$47,320380
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad$47,1201,590
Redding$46,34060
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont (this page)$46,2901,480
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara$46,170670
Salinas$46,030130
Vallejo$44,940140
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom$44,910710
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario$43,2101,990
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim$42,4906,810
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles$42,360130
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara$42,320100
Visalia$41,540210
Bakersfield-Delano$40,800210
Chico$40,54030
Fresno$40,540490
Modesto$39,900230
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura$39,730270
Santa Cruz-Watsonville$39,700100
Merced$38,880140
El Centro$38,61090

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)

Related jobs in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont (CA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48,400
Packers and Packagers, Hand$41,610
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$47,460
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$62,340
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,310
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59,600
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,390

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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.