Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $42,290 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.33
10th percentile $32,790
90th percentile $57,960
Employed locally 220
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,790
    25th
    $34,640
    50th (median)
    $42,290
    75th
    $53,380
    90th
    $57,960

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 51% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,360
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $43,780
    Binghamton, NY $42,390
    Albany, OR $41,920
    Rochester, NY $41,890
    Syracuse, NY $41,830

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,340
    Machinists $64,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Albany, NY is $20.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Albany, NY is 10.6% above 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 $32,790 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,640.