Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $37,150 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.86
10th percentile $29,030
90th percentile $44,210
Employed locally 100
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,030
    25th
    $34,070
    50th (median)
    $37,150
    75th
    $42,760
    90th
    $44,210

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 33% 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
    Canton-Massillon, OH $44,320
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,400
    Columbus, OH $41,890
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $41,150
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $40,400
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $40,400

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,690
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,170
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Youngstown, OH is $17.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Youngstown, OH is 2.8% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,030 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,070.