Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Northeast Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,070 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.23
10th percentile $32,380
90th percentile $61,230
Employed locally 80
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,380
    25th
    $35,370
    50th (median)
    $42,070
    75th
    $51,480
    90th
    $61,230

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,510
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $61,570
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,720
    Production Workers, All Other $39,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Northeast Maine is $20.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Northeast Maine is 10.1% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,380 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,370.