Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $44,130 +15.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.22
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $61,520
Employed locally 250
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $38,660
    50th (median)
    $44,130
    75th
    $50,690
    90th
    $61,520

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 49% 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
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Fond du Lac, WI $48,380
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $48,140
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $47,500
    Wausau, WI $47,470
    Green Bay, WI $47,250

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,380
    Food Batchmakers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,700
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Madison, WI is $21.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Madison, WI is 15.5% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,660.