Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $43,570 +14% vs national
Median hourly $20.95
10th percentile $27,940
90th percentile $48,830
Employed locally 70
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,940
    25th
    $34,110
    50th (median)
    $43,570
    75th
    $48,080
    90th
    $48,830

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 28% 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
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Gettysburg, PA $46,010
    York-Hanover, PA $44,450
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $43,010
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $42,630

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,750
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $34,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,920
    Food Batchmakers $30,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,160
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Altoona, PA is $20.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Altoona, PA is 14% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,940 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,110.