Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Springfield, MA

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

Median annual salary $40,930 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.68
10th percentile $33,920
90th percentile $49,430
Employed locally 170
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,920
    25th
    $38,390
    50th (median)
    $40,930
    75th
    $45,430
    90th
    $49,430

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 42% 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
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,930
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $46,950
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,570
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $45,010

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,980
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,200
    Machinists$60,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,950
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$61,600
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Springfield, MA is $19.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Springfield, MA is 7.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,920 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,390.