Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,890 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.06
10th percentile $30,100
90th percentile $48,470
Employed locally 230
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,100
    25th
    $39,130
    50th (median)
    $45,890
    75th
    $48,450
    90th
    $48,470

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,340
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,340
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Southern Michigan is $22.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Southern Michigan is 20.1% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,100 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,130.