Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $35,890 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.26
10th percentile $24,120
90th percentile $43,160
Employed locally 390
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,120
    25th
    $30,490
    50th (median)
    $35,890
    75th
    $38,550
    90th
    $43,160

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,220
    Odessa, TX $38,460
    Midland, TX $38,080
    Victoria, TX $37,350
    Texarkana, TX-AR $37,160
    Sherman-Denison, TX $37,030

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,560
    Machinists $46,470
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $45,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Longview, TX is $17.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Longview, TX is 6.1% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,120 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,490.