Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $37,280 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.92
10th percentile $34,380
90th percentile $53,920
Employed locally 340
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,380
    25th
    $34,900
    50th (median)
    $37,280
    75th
    $46,620
    90th
    $53,920

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 60% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $42,800
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $42,290
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $42,130
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $40,710
    New Haven, CT $40,430
    Grand Junction, CO $39,920

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $83,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,650
    Machinists $62,950
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $55,470
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Hartford, CT is $17.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Hartford, CT is 2.5% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,380 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,900.