Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $37,330 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.95
10th percentile $30,290
90th percentile $51,070
Employed locally 720
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,290
    25th
    $37,110
    50th (median)
    $37,330
    75th
    $43,840
    90th
    $51,070

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 52% 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
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,200
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $48,140
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $47,480
    Salinas, CA $47,320

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,970
    Machinists $47,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,830
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $59,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Indianapolis, IN is $17.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 2.3% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,290 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,110.