Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $42,570 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.47
10th percentile $35,790
90th percentile $55,250
Employed locally 40
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,790
    25th
    $37,650
    50th (median)
    $42,570
    75th
    $47,230
    90th
    $55,250

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 55% 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
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $50,740
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $48,830
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,180
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,000
    Wausau, WI $47,470

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,230
    Bakers $44,270
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Olympia, WA is $20.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Olympia, WA is 11.4% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,790 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,650.