Helpers--Production Workers pay in St. Louis

In St. Louis (MO), the median pay for helpers--production workers is $19.32 an hour ($40,190 a year). About 2,290 people work in this job there.

$19.32Median hourly pay
$38,220–$48,780Middle half of workers, yearly
2,290People in this job in St. Louis (MO)

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($39,070). It is about the same as the Missouri median ($40,580).

Pay range for helpers--production workers in St. Louis (MO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.83$35,000
25% of workers$18.38$38,220
Half of workers (median)$19.32$40,190
75% of workers$23.45$48,780
90% of workers$27.24$56,660

Helpers--Production Workers pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Joplin$47,850350
Kansas City$42,2101,840
Springfield$41,040480
Columbia$40,55060
St. Louis (this page)$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 St. Louis (MO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,780
Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,280
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,790
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,460
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,240
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$53,500
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,360
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52,310

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.