Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $35,740 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.18
10th percentile $35,740
90th percentile $57,040
Employed locally 190
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,740
    25th
    $35,740
    50th (median)
    $35,740
    75th
    $38,610
    90th
    $57,040

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,230
    Machinists $43,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Southern Ohio is $17.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Southern Ohio is 6.5% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,740 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,740.