Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $38,460 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.49
10th percentile $30,080
90th percentile $48,540
Employed locally 270
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,080
    25th
    $34,980
    50th (median)
    $38,460
    75th
    $44,000
    90th
    $48,540

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 46% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,220
    Midland, TX $38,080
    Victoria, TX $37,350
    Texarkana, TX-AR $37,160
    Sherman-Denison, TX $37,030
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,020

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,840
    Machinists $57,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,650
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,470
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Odessa, TX is $18.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Odessa, TX is 0.6% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,080 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,980.