Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $42,800 +12% vs national
Median hourly $20.58
10th percentile $35,680
90th percentile $52,580
Employed locally 460
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,680
    25th
    $36,770
    50th (median)
    $42,800
    75th
    $47,380
    90th
    $52,580

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 58% 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
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $47,650
    Pueblo, CO $47,430
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,080
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,570
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $44,810

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Bakers $39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Denver, CO is $20.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Denver, CO is 12% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,680 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,770.