Helpers--Production Workers pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for helpers--production workers is $21.85 an hour ($45,450 a year). About 3,620 people work in this job there.

$21.85Median hourly pay

$40,300–$52,020Middle half of workers, yearly

3,620People in this job in Washington

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($39,070). Washington ranks 5th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for helpers--production workers in Washington

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.80	$37,020
25% of workers	$19.37	$40,300
Half of workers (median)	$21.85	$45,450
75% of workers	$25.01	$52,020
90% of workers	$29.11	$60,560

Helpers--Production Workers pay in Washington metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	$46,980	2,080
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater	$46,630	50
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard	$46,460	50
Bellingham	$45,080	70
Spokane-Spokane Valley	$44,350	300
Walla Walla	$44,200	30
Mount Vernon-Anacortes	$43,340	40
Longview-Kelso	$43,120	130
Yakima	$40,830	120
Kennewick-Richland	$40,480	180
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee	$39,230	80

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington

Job	Median yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	$46,190
Packers and Packagers, Hand	$39,220
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	$46,080
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	$45,600
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$62,970
Helpers--Carpenters	$46,060
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$64,420
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$41,700

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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.