Helpers--Production Workers Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,240 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.42
10th percentile $31,330
90th percentile $55,220
Employed locally 50
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,330
    25th
    $35,800
    50th (median)
    $36,240
    75th
    $55,220
    90th
    $55,220

    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 East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sewing Machine Operators $25,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $57,600
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $45,770
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,840
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in East Kentucky is $17.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in East Kentucky is 5.2% below 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,330 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,800.