Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,330 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.39
10th percentile $29,700
90th percentile $53,910
Employed locally 400
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,700
    25th
    $35,250
    50th (median)
    $40,330
    75th
    $49,720
    90th
    $53,910

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,590
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,350
    Sewing Machine Operators$27,650
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$35,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Southeast Missouri is $19.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Southeast Missouri is 5.5% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,700 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,250.