Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $32,790 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.76
10th percentile $30,160
90th percentile $48,700
Employed locally 30
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,160
    25th
    $30,160
    50th (median)
    $32,790
    75th
    $37,160
    90th
    $48,700

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 56% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $47,480
    Greenville, NC $45,870
    Decatur, IL $44,960
    Billings, MT $44,760
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $44,710

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,800
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,270
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,940
    Bakers $34,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Springfield, IL is $15.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Springfield, IL is 14.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,160 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,160.