Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,360 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.33
10th percentile $32,360
90th percentile $48,060
Employed locally 450
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,360
    25th
    $37,160
    50th (median)
    $44,360
    75th
    $48,060
    90th
    $48,060

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,960
    Machinists$58,750
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,910
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Northern Indiana is $21.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Northern Indiana is 16.1% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,360 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,160.