Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $42,440 +11% vs national
Median hourly $20.40
10th percentile $33,560
90th percentile $52,700
Employed locally 340
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,560
    25th
    $39,040
    50th (median)
    $42,440
    75th
    $46,730
    90th
    $52,700

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,970
    Machinists$50,250
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Northwest Minnesota is $20.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Northwest Minnesota is 11% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,560 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,040.