Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,440 -2% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $26,810
90th percentile $59,780
Employed locally 450
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,810
    25th
    $31,300
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $44,450
    90th
    $59,780

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,360
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $30,270
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $43,800
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,380
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Southwest Alabama is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.32 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Southwest Alabama is 2% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,810 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,300.