Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $31,640 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.21
10th percentile $29,610
90th percentile $36,790
Employed locally 1,490
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,610
    25th
    $30,680
    50th (median)
    $31,640
    75th
    $34,690
    90th
    $36,790

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 48% 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
    Williamsport, PA $38,120
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,450
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $30,580
    Hattiesburg, MS $27,830

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $55,980
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $34,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,020
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $34,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $31,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Jackson, MS is $15.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Jackson, MS is 17.2% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,610 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,680.