Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $49,200 +28.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.65
10th percentile $33,690
90th percentile $72,470
Employed locally 50
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,690
    25th
    $35,280
    50th (median)
    $49,200
    75th
    $72,430
    90th
    $72,470

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,190
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $53,250
    Machinists $59,260
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Northeast Minnesota is $23.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Northeast Minnesota is 28.7% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,690 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,280.