Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $36,710 -4% vs national
Median hourly $17.65
10th percentile $31,700
90th percentile $44,150
Employed locally 530
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,700
    25th
    $35,120
    50th (median)
    $36,710
    75th
    $39,970
    90th
    $44,150

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 57% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,360
    Valdosta, GA $44,350
    Vallejo, CA $44,050
    Winchester, VA-WV $43,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $42,260
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $40,580

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,480
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,670
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Richmond, VA is $17.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Richmond, VA is 4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,700 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,120.