Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $41,550 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.98
10th percentile $34,300
90th percentile $50,790
Employed locally 80
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,300
    25th
    $35,290
    50th (median)
    $41,550
    75th
    $48,060
    90th
    $50,790

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 38% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $50,740
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,200
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $49,070
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $48,590

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $51,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,500
    Bakers $35,190
    Sewing Machine Operators $40,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,420
    Production Workers, All Other $37,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Lewiston, ME is $19.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Lewiston, ME is 8.7% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,300 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,290.