Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $37,120 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.85
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $41,930
Employed locally 70
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $35,450
    50th (median)
    $37,120
    75th
    $38,000
    90th
    $41,930

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 53% 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
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $50,740
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $48,830
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,180
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,000
    Wausau, WI $47,470

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,480
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,850
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,470
    Machinists $48,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Wenatchee, WA is $17.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Wenatchee, WA is 2.9% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,450.