Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $41,120 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.77
10th percentile $35,070
90th percentile $50,620
Employed locally 1,240
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,070
    25th
    $38,230
    50th (median)
    $41,120
    75th
    $43,850
    90th
    $50,620

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 45% 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
    Traverse City, MI $49,480
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,200
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,890
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $43,760
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,720
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $43,680

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,840
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,410
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $55,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,210
    Machinists $57,240
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $50,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Detroit, MI is $19.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Detroit, MI is 7.6% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,070 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,230.