Helpers--Production Workers Salary in California
Helpers--Production Workers in California earn a median of $43,970 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,970
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($39,070)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 16,730
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,640; the top 10% earn over $62,130. Nationally the range is $31,140 to $53,410.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$49,190 median in California
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$40,380 median in California
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$40,440 median in California
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,020 median in California
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,870 median in California
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,730 median in California
Helpers--Production Workers pay in California
How much do helpers--production workers make in California?
The median is $43,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,640 and the top 10% earn over $62,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for helpers--production workers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 49 (+13% vs. the national median of $39,070). Living costs are not included.