Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $50,790 +32.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.42
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $64,770
Employed locally 150
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $41,520
    50th (median)
    $50,790
    75th
    $53,140
    90th
    $64,770

    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
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $50,740

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,880
    Food Batchmakers $38,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,580
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,420
    Machinists $46,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Northwest Illinois is $24.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Northwest Illinois is 32.9% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,520.