Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $33,120 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.92
10th percentile $30,150
90th percentile $43,290
Employed locally 630
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,150
    25th
    $31,930
    50th (median)
    $33,120
    75th
    $36,800
    90th
    $43,290

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 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
    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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$38,080
    Food Batchmakers$34,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$34,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Waco, TX is $15.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Waco, TX is 13.3% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,150 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,930.