Helpers--Production Workers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $44,670 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.48
10th percentile $36,660
90th percentile $60,330
Employed locally 1,740
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,660
    25th
    $39,590
    50th (median)
    $44,670
    75th
    $60,330
    90th
    $60,330

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 56% 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
    Salinas, CA $47,320
    Modesto, CA $47,040

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in San Diego, CA is $21.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in San Diego, CA is 16.9% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,660 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,590.