Helpers--Production Workers Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $46,630 +22% vs national
Median hourly $22.42
10th percentile $30,960
90th percentile $56,980
Employed locally 180
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,960
    25th
    $37,280
    50th (median)
    $46,630
    75th
    $50,540
    90th
    $56,980

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,240
    Production Workers, All Other $41,560
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,260
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,150
    Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in East Tennessee is $22.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in East Tennessee is 22% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,960 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,280.