Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $33,340 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.03
10th percentile $25,900
90th percentile $42,590
Employed locally 30
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,900
    25th
    $28,350
    50th (median)
    $33,340
    75th
    $37,790
    90th
    $42,590

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 47% 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
    Logan, UT-ID $46,990
    Sheboygan, WI $45,920
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,890
    Valdosta, GA $44,350
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,720
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $43,680

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,020
    Production Workers, All Other $39,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Athens, GA is $16.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Athens, GA is 12.8% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,900 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,350.