Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $36,050 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.33
10th percentile $35,170
90th percentile $45,870
Employed locally 1,260
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,170
    25th
    $35,730
    50th (median)
    $36,050
    75th
    $36,710
    90th
    $45,870

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 54% 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
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $50,740
    Fargo, ND-MN $50,190
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,200
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $49,070

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,660
    Bakers $30,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Fayetteville, AR is $17.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 5.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,170 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,730.