Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $38,080 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.31
10th percentile $34,420
90th percentile $46,640
Employed locally 400
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,420
    25th
    $35,070
    50th (median)
    $38,080
    75th
    $43,750
    90th
    $46,640

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 59% 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
    Victoria, TX $37,350
    Texarkana, TX-AR $37,160
    Sherman-Denison, TX $37,030
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,020

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,070
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,460
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $95,510
    Machinists $59,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Midland, TX is $18.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Midland, TX is 0.4% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,420 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,070.