Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,250 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.43
10th percentile $23,410
90th percentile $44,980
Employed locally 110
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,410
    25th
    $33,720
    50th (median)
    $36,250
    75th
    $40,430
    90th
    $44,980

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,730
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,920
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,720
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Central Kentucky is $17.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Central Kentucky is 5.2% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,410 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,720.