Helpers--Production Workers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for helpers--production workers is $19.74 an hour ($41,060 a year). About 6,450 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($39,070). Pennsylvania ranks 24th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--production workers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.96 | $31,110 |
| 25% of workers | $17.84 | $37,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.74 | $41,060 |
| 75% of workers | $22.71 | $47,230 |
| 90% of workers | $26.23 | $54,550 |
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | $54,550 | 340 |
| Johnstown | $46,180 | 90 |
| York-Hanover | $45,870 | 420 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $41,450 | 440 |
| Pittsburgh | $41,240 | 770 |
| Erie | $40,920 | 180 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $40,580 | 2,190 |
| Lancaster | $40,400 | 620 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $38,850 | 320 |
| Williamsport | $38,530 | 60 |
| Lebanon | $38,100 | 270 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $38,010 | 280 |
| Gettysburg | $37,540 | 140 |
| Chambersburg | $37,280 | 40 |
| Altoona | $35,540 | 100 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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