Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $41,270 +8% vs national
Median hourly $19.84
10th percentile $30,580
90th percentile $57,240
Employed locally 250
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,580
    25th
    $35,450
    50th (median)
    $41,270
    75th
    $45,290
    90th
    $57,240

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 40% 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
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $50,660
    Fairbanks-College, AK $42,620
    Joplin, MO-KS $40,020
    Jacksonville, FL $39,620
    Clarksville, TN-KY $39,480
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $38,890

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $57,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $67,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,790
    Machinists $47,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Wichita, KS is $19.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Wichita, KS is 8% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,580 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,450.