Helpers--Production Workers pay in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington

In Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN), the median pay for helpers--production workers is $21.53 an hour ($44,770 a year). About 1,800 people work in this job there.

$21.53Median hourly pay
$38,340–$48,400Middle half of workers, yearly
1,800People in this job in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($39,070). It is about the same as the Minnesota median ($44,720).

Pay range for helpers--production workers in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.55$36,510
25% of workers$18.43$38,340
Half of workers (median)$21.53$44,770
75% of workers$23.27$48,400
90% of workers$27.94$58,110

Helpers--Production Workers pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Duluth$47,76070
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (this page)$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)

Related jobs in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$47,320
Packers and Packagers, Hand$39,890
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,900
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,740
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57,850
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,700

Other job titles for this job

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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.