Helpers--Production Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for helpers--production workers is $39,070 a year. By state, it ranges from $33,880 in Mississippi to $46,170 in North Dakota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $31,140
- 25th percentile
- $35,220
- Median
- $39,070
- 75th percentile
- $45,990
- Top 10%
- $53,410
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 165,700 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $46,170 | +18% | $30,940 | $60,980 | 220 |
| 2 | Montana | $46,110 | +18% | $33,280 | $50,690 | 220 |
| 3 | Iowa | $45,560 | +17% | $34,850 | $54,390 | 2,070 |
| 4 | Colorado | $45,550 | +17% | $35,810 | $54,910 | 1,350 |
| 5 | Washington | $45,450 | +16% | $37,020 | $60,560 | 3,620 |
| 6 | Oregon | $45,390 | +16% | $35,560 | $56,850 | 2,420 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $45,260 | +16% | $35,270 | $59,130 | 1,400 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $45,100 | +15% | $34,670 | $61,010 | 2,900 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $45,020 | +15% | $28,080 | $54,470 | 700 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $44,720 | +14% | $36,040 | $57,270 | 2,570 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $44,720 | +14% | $31,300 | $56,370 | 210 |
| 12 | Maryland | $44,680 | +14% | $32,210 | $61,060 | 1,650 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $44,380 | +14% | $35,430 | $62,820 | 230 |
| 14 | Maine | $44,120 | +13% | $33,180 | $57,910 | 470 |
| 15 | California | $43,970 | +13% | $36,640 | $62,130 | 16,730 |
| 16 | New York | $43,540 | +11% | $35,140 | $58,250 | 3,810 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $42,740 | +9% | $35,480 | $47,340 | 690 |
| 18 | Alaska | $42,530 | +9% | $37,210 | $63,760 | 280 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $42,280 | +8% | $34,390 | $58,050 | 1,790 |
| 20 | Indiana | $42,210 | +8% | $31,270 | $50,740 | 2,450 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $42,130 | +8% | $35,730 | $54,420 | 2,900 |
| 22 | Michigan | $41,660 | +7% | $32,240 | $50,240 | 3,610 |
| 23 | Illinois | $41,480 | +6% | $36,550 | $59,590 | 5,210 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $41,060 | +5% | $31,110 | $54,550 | 6,450 |
| 25 | Missouri | $40,580 | +4% | $34,330 | $56,160 | 6,250 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $40,200 | +3% | $30,060 | $63,840 | 280 |
| 27 | Nevada | $39,730 | +2% | $28,810 | $51,960 | 680 |
| 28 | Arizona | $39,680 | +2% | $33,930 | $48,740 | 1,350 |
| 29 | Ohio | $39,600 | +1% | $33,330 | $51,840 | 4,280 |
| 30 | Vermont | $39,540 | +1% | $34,790 | $63,190 | 270 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $39,410 | +1% | $30,350 | $50,580 | 4,350 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $39,290 | +1% | $32,440 | $58,520 | 4,450 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $39,190 | 0% | $31,670 | $55,860 | 670 |
| 34 | Delaware | $38,380 | −2% | $35,090 | $47,180 | 230 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $38,330 | −2% | $30,280 | $51,120 | 5,270 |
| 36 | Idaho | $38,240 | −2% | $32,460 | $47,380 | 1,140 |
| 37 | Florida | $37,950 | −3% | $30,970 | $49,270 | 5,010 |
| 38 | Virginia | $37,740 | −3% | $31,000 | $52,000 | 3,900 |
| 39 | Kansas | $37,320 | −4% | $30,640 | $51,000 | 1,430 |
| 40 | Utah | $37,110 | −5% | $31,690 | $51,540 | 1,000 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $36,610 | −6% | $26,570 | $50,830 | 1,950 |
| 42 | Texas | $36,610 | −6% | $28,420 | $47,840 | 30,470 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $36,400 | −7% | $28,160 | $49,100 | 3,710 |
| 44 | Georgia | $36,280 | −7% | $28,470 | $50,100 | 4,480 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $36,240 | −7% | $27,460 | $46,710 | 2,200 |
| 46 | Alabama | $35,910 | −8% | $27,060 | $45,840 | 7,230 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $35,650 | −9% | $30,820 | $46,200 | 810 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $35,540 | −9% | $34,270 | $44,600 | 6,760 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $33,880 | −13% | $30,420 | $47,440 | 3,540 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Helpers--Production Workers salary questions
Which state pays helpers--production workers the most?
North Dakota, with a median of $46,170 a year (+18% vs. the national median of $39,070). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays helpers--production workers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $33,880 a year (−13% vs. national).
Where do most helpers--production workers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 30,470, with a median of $36,610.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.