Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $41,600 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $34,880
90th percentile $62,480
Employed locally 80
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,880
    25th
    $39,870
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $44,400
    90th
    $62,480

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 46% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $49,000
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $48,830
    Dubuque, IA $48,290
    Ames, IA $47,590
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $47,480

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,130
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,390
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $65,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,180
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 8.8% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,880 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,870.