Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $32,970 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.85
10th percentile $27,760
90th percentile $41,900
Employed locally 440
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,760
    25th
    $30,800
    50th (median)
    $32,970
    75th
    $36,620
    90th
    $41,900

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 61% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,930
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $48,830
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,360
    Salinas, CA $47,320
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,910

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,720
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$42,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,570
    Machinists$60,940
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$38,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Huntsville, AL is $15.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Huntsville, AL is 13.7% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,760 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,800.