Helpers--Production Workers pay in Idaho

In Idaho, the median pay for helpers--production workers is $18.39 an hour ($38,240 a year). About 1,140 people work in this job there.

$18.39Median hourly pay

$36,640–$44,120Middle half of workers, yearly

1,140People in this job in Idaho

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($39,070). Idaho ranks 36th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for helpers--production workers in Idaho

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$15.61	$32,460
25% of workers	$17.61	$36,640
Half of workers (median)	$18.39	$38,240
75% of workers	$21.21	$44,120
90% of workers	$22.78	$47,380

Helpers--Production Workers pay in Idaho metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Lewiston	$49,680	70
Coeur d'Alene	$40,800	60
Twin Falls	$40,590	0
Idaho Falls	$39,910	80
Boise City	$37,220	390

Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Idaho

Job	Median yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	$39,900
Packers and Packagers, Hand	$36,920
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$46,720
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$45,130
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$52,160
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$45,810
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$77,100
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$44,690

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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.