Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Northern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $43,680 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $25,780
90th percentile $58,280
Employed locally 110
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,780
    25th
    $36,900
    50th (median)
    $43,680
    75th
    $47,700
    90th
    $58,280

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,360
    Machinists $48,210
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,480
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Northern Michigan is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Northern Michigan is 14.3% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,780 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,900.