Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $35,770 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.20
10th percentile $30,030
90th percentile $45,640
Employed locally 170
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,030
    25th
    $32,100
    50th (median)
    $35,770
    75th
    $36,310
    90th
    $45,640

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 47% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $39,530
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $38,760
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $38,460
    Flagstaff, AZ $37,690
    Yuma, AZ $34,930

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,410
    Machinists $58,380
    Bakers $36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Tucson, AZ is $17.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Tucson, AZ is 6.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,030 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,100.