Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $40,040 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.25
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $55,060
Employed locally 450
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $36,670
    50th (median)
    $40,040
    75th
    $46,480
    90th
    $55,060

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 44% 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
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,930
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,360
    Salinas, CA $47,320
    Modesto, CA $47,040

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $37,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,340
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Fresno, CA is $19.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Fresno, CA is 4.8% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,670.