Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $39,640 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.06
10th percentile $32,000
90th percentile $48,880
Employed locally 410
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,000
    25th
    $37,290
    50th (median)
    $39,640
    75th
    $46,190
    90th
    $48,880

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 43% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,200
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $49,070
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $48,590
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,000

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,660
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,080
    Production Workers, All Other $45,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Eugene, OR is $19.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Eugene, OR is 3.7% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,000 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,290.