Helpers--Production Workers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for helpers--production workers is $18.89 an hour ($39,290 a year). About 4,450 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($39,070). New Jersey ranks 32nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--production workers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.60 | $32,440 |
| 25% of workers | $16.79 | $34,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.89 | $39,290 |
| 75% of workers | $22.77 | $47,370 |
| 90% of workers | $28.13 | $58,520 |
Helpers--Production Workers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $38,500 | 60 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $35,350 | 150 |
| Vineland | $35,080 | 80 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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