Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $43,430 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.88
10th percentile $27,380
90th percentile $46,240
Employed locally 50
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,380
    25th
    $37,630
    50th (median)
    $43,430
    75th
    $46,240
    90th
    $46,240

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 78% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 22% 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
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,200
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $48,140
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $47,480
    Salinas, CA $47,320

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,280
    Machinists $49,030
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,270
    Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $59,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Terre Haute, IN is $20.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Terre Haute, IN is 13.6% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,380 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,630.