Helpers--Production Workers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $47,360 +23.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.77
10th percentile $40,080
90th percentile $60,470
Employed locally 780
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,080
    25th
    $44,150
    50th (median)
    $47,360
    75th
    $51,170
    90th
    $60,470

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 30% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 70% 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
    Salinas, CA $47,320
    Modesto, CA $47,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,910

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in San Jose, CA is $22.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in San Jose, CA is 23.9% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,080 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,150.