Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $34,980 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.82
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $39,750
Employed locally 290
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $34,980
    50th (median)
    $34,980
    75th
    $36,670
    90th
    $39,750

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 55% 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
    Logan, UT-ID $46,990
    Sheboygan, WI $45,920
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,890
    Valdosta, GA $44,350
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,720
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $43,680

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,290
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Gainesville, GA is $16.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Gainesville, GA is 8.5% 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 $34,980 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,980.