Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $34,230 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.46
10th percentile $30,280
90th percentile $44,040
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,280
    25th
    $30,280
    50th (median)
    $34,230
    75th
    $37,990
    90th
    $44,040

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 50% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $50,740
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,200
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $49,070
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $48,590

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,270
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,680
    Production Workers, All Other $37,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Albuquerque, NM is $16.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 10.4% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,280 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,280.