Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $37,240 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.90
10th percentile $28,850
90th percentile $44,930
Employed locally 60
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,850
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $37,240
    75th
    $39,150
    90th
    $44,930

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 37% 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
    Florence, SC $40,740
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $40,430
    Jacksonville, FL $39,620
    Ocala, FL $39,410
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $39,290
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $38,580

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,400
    Production Workers, All Other $32,800
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,190
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,700
    Bakers $32,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Gainesville, FL is $17.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Gainesville, FL is 2.6% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,850 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.