Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $38,760 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.64
10th percentile $32,250
90th percentile $48,430
Employed locally 100
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,250
    25th
    $37,190
    50th (median)
    $38,760
    75th
    $43,360
    90th
    $48,430

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 45% 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
    Traverse City, MI $49,480
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,200
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,890
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $43,760
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,720
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $43,680

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,700
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,050
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$48,010
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$41,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Kalamazoo, MI is $18.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 1.4% above 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,250 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,190.