Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $44,350 +16% vs national
Median hourly $21.32
10th percentile $28,090
90th percentile $58,840
Employed locally 40
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,090
    25th
    $36,170
    50th (median)
    $44,350
    75th
    $58,840
    90th
    $58,840

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 81% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 19% 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
    Logan, UT-ID $46,990
    Sheboygan, WI $45,920
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,890
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,720
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $43,680
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $40,110

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,360
    Production Workers, All Other $38,990
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $33,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,890
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Valdosta, GA is $21.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Valdosta, GA is 16% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,090 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,170.