Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,320 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.98
10th percentile $21,300
90th percentile $45,930
Employed locally 320
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,300
    25th
    $30,390
    50th (median)
    $35,320
    75th
    $38,430
    90th
    $45,930

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,870
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,460
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$43,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Northwest Alabama is $16.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Northwest Alabama is 7.6% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,300 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,390.