Helpers--Production Workers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for helpers--production workers is $18.95 an hour ($39,410 a year). About 4,350 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($39,070). North Carolina ranks 31st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--production workers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.59 | $30,350 |
| 25% of workers | $17.41 | $36,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.95 | $39,410 |
| 75% of workers | $22.05 | $45,870 |
| 90% of workers | $24.32 | $50,580 |
Helpers--Production Workers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $45,280 | 80 |
| Winston-Salem | $43,000 | 220 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $42,240 | 460 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $40,600 | 1,150 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $40,290 | 100 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $39,760 | 310 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $39,410 | 640 |
| Wilmington | $38,440 | 60 |
| Greenville | $37,010 | 80 |
North Carolina 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)
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