Helpers--Production Workers pay in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati (OH), the median pay for helpers--production workers is $22.31 an hour ($46,410 a year). About 1,170 people work in this job there.

$22.31Median hourly pay

$40,050–$48,910Middle half of workers, yearly

1,170People in this job in Cincinnati (OH)

That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($39,070). It is 17% higher than the Ohio median ($39,600).

Pay range for helpers--production workers in Cincinnati (OH)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.78	$36,970
25% of workers	$19.25	$40,050
Half of workers (median)	$22.31	$46,410
75% of workers	$23.51	$48,910
90% of workers	$25.35	$52,720

Helpers--Production Workers pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Cincinnati (this page)	$46,410	1,170
Cleveland	$41,730	510
Akron	$40,000	200
Canton-Massillon	$39,510	170
Columbus	$37,990	840
Youngstown-Warren	$37,790	160
Toledo	$37,220	250
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$36,900	190
Springfield	$35,630	40

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)

Related jobs in Cincinnati (OH)

Job	Median yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	$40,240
Packers and Packagers, Hand	$36,650
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$48,340
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$45,570
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$54,790
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$60,820
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$48,560
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$49,600

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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.