Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $38,300 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.41
10th percentile $35,460
90th percentile $47,580
Employed locally 80
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,460
    25th
    $36,210
    50th (median)
    $38,300
    75th
    $44,170
    90th
    $47,580

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 44% 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
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $50,660
    Fairbanks-College, AK $42,620
    Wichita, KS $41,270
    Joplin, MO-KS $40,020
    Jacksonville, FL $39,620
    Clarksville, TN-KY $39,480

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Printing Press Operators $40,580
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,850
    Prepress Technicians and Workers $48,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Lawrence, KS is $18.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Lawrence, KS is 0.2% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,460 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,210.