Helpers--Production Workers pay in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn

In Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI), the median pay for helpers--production workers is $20.66 an hour ($42,980 a year). About 1,230 people work in this job there.

$20.66Median hourly pay
$37,440–$45,370Middle half of workers, yearly
1,230People in this job in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($39,070). It is 3% higher than the Michigan median ($41,660).

Pay range for helpers--production workers in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.93$33,140
25% of workers$18.00$37,440
Half of workers (median)$20.66$42,980
75% of workers$21.81$45,370
90% of workers$24.47$50,890

Helpers--Production Workers pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (this page)$42,9801,230
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$42,390950
Traverse City$42,22040
Flint$41,500100
Kalamazoo-Portage$41,09090
Lansing-East Lansing$39,14070
Muskegon-Norton Shores$39,07090
Jackson$38,350140
Niles$37,87060
Ann Arbor$36,330100
Battle Creek$35,52070

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,330
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,120
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$47,020
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,400
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$46,880
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,300
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,220
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$47,880

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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.