Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $36,140 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.38
10th percentile $27,980
90th percentile $44,370
Employed locally 170
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,980
    25th
    $31,500
    50th (median)
    $36,140
    75th
    $43,680
    90th
    $44,370

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,220
    Odessa, TX $38,460
    Midland, TX $38,080
    Victoria, TX $37,350
    Texarkana, TX-AR $37,160
    Sherman-Denison, TX $37,030

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $43,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,060
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $31,960
    Bakers $27,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Tyler, TX is $17.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Tyler, TX is 5.4% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,980 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,500.