Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $44,000 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.16
10th percentile $32,790
90th percentile $56,230
Employed locally 50
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,790
    25th
    $37,700
    50th (median)
    $44,000
    75th
    $52,130
    90th
    $56,230

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 38% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $47,480
    Greenville, NC $45,870
    Decatur, IL $44,960
    Billings, MT $44,760
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $44,710

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,650
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,250
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,490
    Production Workers, All Other $49,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Peoria, IL is $21.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Peoria, IL is 15.1% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,790 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,700.