Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $31,290 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.04
10th percentile $31,280
90th percentile $50,630
Employed locally 30
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,280
    25th
    $31,290
    50th (median)
    $31,290
    75th
    $38,990
    90th
    $50,630

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 55% 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $46,950
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $40,140
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $39,520
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $38,150

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $35,610
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,220
    Sewing Machine Operators $31,200
    Machinists $41,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Salisbury, MD is $15.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Salisbury, MD is 18.1% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,280 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,290.