Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $35,990 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.30
10th percentile $28,080
90th percentile $46,530
Employed locally 7,280
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,080
    25th
    $30,780
    50th (median)
    $35,990
    75th
    $43,100
    90th
    $46,530

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,220
    Odessa, TX $38,460
    Midland, TX $38,080
    Victoria, TX $37,350
    Texarkana, TX-AR $37,160
    Sherman-Denison, TX $37,030

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $81,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Houston, TX is $17.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Houston, TX is 5.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,080 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,780.