Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Central Oregon

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

Median annual salary $40,470 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.46
10th percentile $34,510
90th percentile $46,230
Employed locally 90
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,510
    25th
    $39,020
    50th (median)
    $40,470
    75th
    $45,040
    90th
    $46,230

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,310
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,820
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $50,800
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $47,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Central Oregon is $19.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Central Oregon is 5.9% 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,510 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,020.