Helpers--Production Workers pay in Mississippi

In Mississippi, the median pay for helpers--production workers is $16.29 an hour ($33,880 a year). About 3,540 people work in this job there.

$16.29Median hourly pay
$32,660–$37,980Middle half of workers, yearly
3,540People in this job in Mississippi

That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($39,070). Mississippi ranks 49th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for helpers--production workers in Mississippi

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.63$30,420
25% of workers$15.70$32,660
Half of workers (median)$16.29$33,880
75% of workers$18.26$37,980
90% of workers$22.81$47,440

Helpers--Production Workers pay in Mississippi metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Hattiesburg$40,85040
Gulfport-Biloxi$38,270170
Jackson$33,0301,430

Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Mississippi

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,400
Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,240
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$35,440
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38,340
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,670
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,720
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,170
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$39,520

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.