Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, GA

Median annual salary $35,380 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $24,760
90th percentile $42,630
Employed locally 40
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,760
    25th
    $31,260
    50th (median)
    $35,380
    75th
    $38,010
    90th
    $42,630

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,219 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Logan, UT-ID $46,990
    Sheboygan, WI $45,920
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,890
    Valdosta, GA $44,350
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,720
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $43,680

    Related occupations in Albany, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $32,410
    Production Workers, All Other $36,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,380
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $44,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Albany, GA is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.50 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Albany, GA is 7.4% below the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Albany?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,760 per year in Albany, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,260.