Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $47,320 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $38,110
90th percentile $58,940
Employed locally 130
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,110
    25th
    $40,550
    50th (median)
    $47,320
    75th
    $58,940
    90th
    $58,940

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 50% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,930
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,360
    Modesto, CA $47,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,910

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,060
    Bakers $40,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,760
    Production Workers, All Other $38,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Salinas, CA is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Salinas, CA is 23.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,110 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,550.