Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $40,320 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.38
10th percentile $31,480
90th percentile $54,750
Employed locally 430
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,480
    25th
    $37,220
    50th (median)
    $40,320
    75th
    $44,480
    90th
    $54,750

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 66% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 34% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $50,660
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $48,590
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $48,140
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $47,480
    Modesto, CA $47,040

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,940
    Production Workers, All Other $37,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Springfield, MO is $19.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Springfield, MO is 5.5% 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 $31,480 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,220.