Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $38,490 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $34,800
90th percentile $48,290
Employed locally 180
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,800
    25th
    $37,570
    50th (median)
    $38,490
    75th
    $48,290
    90th
    $48,290

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 56% 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
    Traverse City, MI $49,480
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,200
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,890
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $43,760
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,720
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $43,680

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,270
    Machinists $60,970
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,590
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Ann Arbor, MI is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 0.7% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,800 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,570.