Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $36,870 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.73
10th percentile $29,150
90th percentile $47,820
Employed locally 870
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,150
    25th
    $32,530
    50th (median)
    $36,870
    75th
    $39,550
    90th
    $47,820

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 48% 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
    Florence, SC $40,740
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $40,430
    Jacksonville, FL $39,620
    Ocala, FL $39,410
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $39,290
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $38,580

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Tampa, FL is $17.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Tampa, FL is 3.5% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,150 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,530.