Helpers--Production Workers Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $40,520 +6% vs national
Median hourly $19.48
10th percentile $33,100
90th percentile $48,200
Employed locally 160
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,100
    25th
    $35,770
    50th (median)
    $40,520
    75th
    $43,230
    90th
    $48,200

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 46% 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $50,190
    Duluth, MN-WI $46,880
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $43,010
    Mankato, MN $41,710
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $35,920

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $50,690
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,910
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $38,160
    Machinists $60,510
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $44,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in St. Cloud, MN is $19.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.90 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in St. Cloud, MN is 6% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,100 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,770.