Helpers--Production Workers pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for helpers--production workers is $19.51 an hour ($40,580 a year). About 2,190 people work in this job there.

$19.51Median hourly pay
$36,620–$45,460Middle half of workers, yearly
2,190People in this job in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($39,070). It is about the same as the Pennsylvania median ($41,060).

Pay range for helpers--production workers in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.49$32,220
25% of workers$17.61$36,620
Half of workers (median)$19.51$40,580
75% of workers$21.86$45,460
90% of workers$26.22$54,540

Helpers--Production Workers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Reading$54,550340
Johnstown$46,18090
York-Hanover$45,870420
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$41,450440
Pittsburgh$41,240770
Erie$40,920180
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (this page)$40,5802,190
Lancaster$40,400620
Harrisburg-Carlisle$38,850320
Williamsport$38,53060
Lebanon$38,100270
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$38,010280
Gettysburg$37,540140
Chambersburg$37,28040
Altoona$35,540100

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)

Related jobs in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,460
Packers and Packagers, Hand$43,970
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42,630
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,990
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,340
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$60,410
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,900
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56,910

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.