Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $41,710 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.05
10th percentile $36,100
90th percentile $45,440
Employed locally 120
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,100
    25th
    $40,070
    50th (median)
    $41,710
    75th
    $45,440
    90th
    $45,440

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $50,190
    Duluth, MN-WI $46,880
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $43,010
    St. Cloud, MN $40,520
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $35,920

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,290
    Printing Press Operators $46,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,270
    Machinists $60,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Mankato, MN is $20.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Mankato, MN is 9.1% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,100 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,070.