Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,580 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.47
10th percentile $30,250
90th percentile $49,300
Employed locally 510
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,250
    25th
    $36,120
    50th (median)
    $42,580
    75th
    $46,940
    90th
    $49,300

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Kansas is $20.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Kansas is 11.4% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,250 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,120.