Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $44,960 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.62
10th percentile $36,760
90th percentile $78,540
Employed locally 40
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,760
    25th
    $38,990
    50th (median)
    $44,960
    75th
    $62,370
    90th
    $78,540

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 28% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $47,480
    Greenville, NC $45,870
    Billings, MT $44,760
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $44,710
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $44,340

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $72,610
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $50,040
    Food Batchmakers $57,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,220
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $59,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Decatur, IL is $21.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Decatur, IL is 17.6% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,760 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,990.