Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $40,140 +5% vs national
Median hourly $19.30
10th percentile $33,500
90th percentile $55,710
Employed locally 500
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,500
    25th
    $35,340
    50th (median)
    $40,140
    75th
    $48,570
    90th
    $55,710

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 59% 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $46,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $39,520
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $38,150
    Salisbury, MD $31,290

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,780
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,710
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Baltimore, MD is $19.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Baltimore, MD is 5% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,500 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,340.