Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $35,460 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.05
10th percentile $29,200
90th percentile $42,870
Employed locally 60
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,200
    25th
    $32,760
    50th (median)
    $35,460
    75th
    $40,860
    90th
    $42,870

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 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
    Rocky Mount, NC $43,530
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,400
    Bowling Green, KY $41,770
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $40,970
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $40,860
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $40,400

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $57,480
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,140
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,680
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Owensboro, KY is $17.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Owensboro, KY is 7.2% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,200 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,760.