Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $34,770 -9% vs national
Median hourly $16.72
10th percentile $31,150
90th percentile $45,820
Employed locally 80
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,150
    25th
    $31,530
    50th (median)
    $34,770
    75th
    $36,140
    90th
    $45,820

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 41% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,080
    Greenville, NC $45,870
    Rocky Mount, NC $43,530
    Winchester, VA-WV $43,420
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,400
    Anchorage, AK $43,110

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,950
    Sewing Machine Operators $28,970
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,270
    Bakers $31,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Fayetteville, NC is $16.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Fayetteville, NC is 9% 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 $31,150 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,530.