Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Midland, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, MI

Median annual salary $40,630 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.53
10th percentile $31,420
90th percentile $47,860
Employed locally 40
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,420
    25th
    $33,850
    50th (median)
    $40,630
    75th
    $41,610
    90th
    $47,860

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,538 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 48% 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
    Traverse City, MI $49,480
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,200
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,890
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $43,760
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,720
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $43,680

    Related occupations in Midland, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $81,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,620
    Production Workers, All Other $37,910
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,650
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Midland, MI is $19.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Midland, MI is 6.3% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,420 per year in Midland, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,850.