Helpers--Production Workers pay in Kansas City

In Kansas City (MO), the median pay for helpers--production workers is $20.29 an hour ($42,210 a year). About 1,840 people work in this job there.

$20.29Median hourly pay
$37,590–$49,010Middle half of workers, yearly
1,840People in this job in Kansas City (MO)

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($39,070). It is 4% higher than the Missouri median ($40,580).

Pay range for helpers--production workers in Kansas City (MO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.00$35,350
25% of workers$18.07$37,590
Half of workers (median)$20.29$42,210
75% of workers$23.56$49,010
90% of workers$27.90$58,030

Helpers--Production Workers pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Joplin$47,850350
Kansas City (this page)$42,2101,840
Springfield$41,040480
Columbia$40,55060
St. Louis$40,1902,290
St. Joseph$39,300410
Jefferson City$37,260190
Cape Girardeau$35,27050

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Kansas City (MO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,700
Packers and Packagers, Hand$44,460
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$63,000
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,530
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57,500
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,180

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.