Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $42,040 +10% vs national
Median hourly $20.21
10th percentile $36,640
90th percentile $58,260
Employed locally 50
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,640
    25th
    $37,850
    50th (median)
    $42,040
    75th
    $47,310
    90th
    $58,260

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 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
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $47,650
    Pueblo, CO $47,430
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,080
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,570
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $44,810

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $60,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $50,630
    Food Batchmakers $42,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Boulder, CO is $20.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Boulder, CO is 10% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,640 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,850.