Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $43,700 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.01
10th percentile $29,510
90th percentile $43,700
Employed locally 90
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,510
    25th
    $37,700
    50th (median)
    $43,700
    75th
    $43,700
    90th
    $43,700

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 32% 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
    Logan, UT-ID $46,990
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $44,100
    Cedar Rapids, IA $41,600
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $41,120
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $40,710

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,240
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,120
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,230
    Bakers $30,600
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Pocatello, ID is $21.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Pocatello, ID is 14.3% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,510 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,700.