Helpers--Production Workers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $38,800 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.66
10th percentile $32,300
90th percentile $57,370
Employed locally 1,730
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,300
    25th
    $37,020
    50th (median)
    $38,800
    75th
    $47,230
    90th
    $57,370

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 50% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,210
    Machinists $60,850
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,530
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,780
    Production Workers, All Other $39,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $18.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 1.5% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,300 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,020.