Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $36,650 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.62
10th percentile $26,730
90th percentile $47,180
Employed locally 180
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,730
    25th
    $29,380
    50th (median)
    $36,650
    75th
    $41,810
    90th
    $47,180

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 45% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,220
    Odessa, TX $38,460
    Midland, TX $38,080
    Victoria, TX $37,350
    Texarkana, TX-AR $37,160
    Sherman-Denison, TX $37,030

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,790
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Amarillo, TX is $17.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Amarillo, TX is 4.1% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,730 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,380.