Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $41,890 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.14
10th percentile $31,760
90th percentile $57,910
Employed locally 430
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,760
    25th
    $36,730
    50th (median)
    $41,890
    75th
    $48,270
    90th
    $57,910

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 48% 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
    Canton-Massillon, OH $44,320
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,400
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $41,150
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $40,400
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $40,400
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $39,690

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Columbus, OH is $20.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Columbus, OH is 9.6% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,760 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,730.