Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $45,760 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $35,510
90th percentile $57,330
Employed locally 190
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,510
    25th
    $39,850
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $56,140
    90th
    $57,330

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,800
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,610
    Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders$47,160
    Bakers$35,500
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Southwest Maine is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Southwest Maine is 19.7% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,510 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,850.