Helpers--Production Workers pay in Minnesota

In Minnesota, the median pay for helpers--production workers is $21.50 an hour ($44,720 a year). About 2,570 people work in this job there.

$21.50Median hourly pay
$38,330–$47,840Middle half of workers, yearly
2,570People in this job in Minnesota

That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($39,070). Minnesota ranks 10th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for helpers--production workers in Minnesota

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.33$36,040
25% of workers$18.43$38,330
Half of workers (median)$21.50$44,720
75% of workers$23.00$47,840
90% of workers$27.53$57,270

Helpers--Production Workers pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Duluth$47,76070
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington$44,7701,800
St. Cloud$42,620110
Mankato$41,530150

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)

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JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,280
Packers and Packagers, Hand$40,310
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44,950
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$63,020
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,170
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,960
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56,780
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,210

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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.