Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $40,310 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.38
10th percentile $34,820
90th percentile $50,080
Employed locally 300
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,820
    25th
    $36,920
    50th (median)
    $40,310
    75th
    $45,630
    90th
    $50,080

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 57% 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
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,930
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $46,950
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,570
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $45,010

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,840
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,200
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,650
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,160
    Machinists $60,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Worcester, MA is $19.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Worcester, MA is 5.5% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,820 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,920.