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Helpers--Production Workers is a notable career in the 51 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Helpers--Production Workers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 51-9198 |
| title | Helpers--Production Workers |
| onet code | 51-9198.00 |
| description | Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 51 |
| tot emp | 167,490 |
| a mean | 40,080 |
| a median | 38,220 |
| a pct10 | 30,060 |
| a pct25 | 34,390 |
| a pct75 | 44,980 |
| a pct90 | 52,120 |
| h mean | 19 |
| h median | 18 |
The day-to-day work of a helpers--production workers typically centers on load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Among working helpers--production workers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (49.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Vermont at $46,480 and lowest in Mississippi at $31,900 — a 1.5× spread. The top five states (Vermont, Iowa, North Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin) average $44,820. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $46,480 | $48,180 | $32,210 | $64,020 | 280 |
| Iowa | $46,000 | $44,780 | $35,290 | $50,890 | 2,250 |
| North Dakota | $44,210 | $43,630 | $32,520 | $60,650 | 160 |
| Washington | $43,720 | $46,000 | $36,290 | $58,660 | 3,900 |
| Wisconsin | $43,690 | $43,400 | $31,030 | $57,460 | 4,300 |
| California | $43,670 | $45,440 | $35,490 | $60,330 | 18,450 |
| Alaska | $43,010 | $47,410 | $34,980 | $69,620 | 150 |
| Colorado | $43,010 | $42,970 | $32,580 | $52,580 | 1,100 |
| Maryland | $42,920 | $44,710 | $32,980 | $60,390 | 1,620 |
| Hawaii | $42,720 | $45,060 | $30,980 | $62,140 | 200 |
| Minnesota | $42,240 | $43,010 | $35,280 | $52,700 | 3,040 |
| Montana | $42,100 | $41,860 | $33,430 | $50,540 | 190 |
| Maine | $42,070 | $44,020 | $34,660 | $56,140 | 550 |
| New York | $41,490 | $42,520 | $33,690 | $52,700 | 4,590 |
| Oregon | $41,410 | $43,660 | $35,490 | $54,230 | 2,760 |
| West Virginia | $40,470 | $42,660 | $29,210 | $60,410 | 650 |
| Illinois | $40,180 | $42,980 | $34,570 | $54,240 | 5,380 |
| Michigan | $40,040 | $41,090 | $32,790 | $49,230 | 3,820 |
| Wyoming | $40,040 | $46,710 | $28,870 | $76,240 | 260 |
| Nevada | $39,890 | $39,830 | $27,910 | $54,330 | 660 |
| New Jersey | $39,530 | $40,940 | $31,470 | $53,560 | 3,720 |
| Missouri | $39,360 | $41,840 | $31,400 | $54,810 | 5,120 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,350 | $41,170 | $28,840 | $52,900 | 6,660 |
| Massachusetts | $39,250 | $42,110 | $32,790 | $53,250 | 2,160 |
| Ohio | $39,190 | $40,480 | $31,790 | $51,660 | 3,600 |
| Nebraska | $39,170 | $38,580 | $26,860 | $50,440 | 980 |
| Kentucky | $39,060 | $41,380 | $32,760 | $52,490 | 2,360 |
| Connecticut | $38,680 | $42,470 | $33,890 | $58,640 | 1,180 |
| Idaho | $38,430 | $39,720 | $30,370 | $50,950 | 1,180 |
| New Hampshire | $38,380 | $39,290 | $31,440 | $45,780 | 530 |
| Kansas | $38,220 | $40,350 | $29,680 | $54,900 | 1,720 |
| Indiana | $38,190 | $39,060 | $28,610 | $48,060 | 2,780 |
| North Carolina | $37,540 | $38,580 | $29,600 | $49,000 | 5,370 |
| Arizona | $37,440 | $39,000 | $31,870 | $47,830 | 1,440 |
| Tennessee | $37,340 | $39,160 | $32,250 | $48,990 | 5,290 |
| Delaware | $37,300 | $38,890 | $32,250 | $47,140 | 210 |
| Louisiana | $36,910 | $37,440 | $26,890 | $49,330 | 3,090 |
| Florida | $36,660 | $37,720 | $28,630 | $47,840 | 5,880 |
| Rhode Island | $36,490 | $38,390 | $31,220 | $48,630 | 350 |
| Virginia | $36,380 | $37,990 | $30,700 | $46,790 | 3,450 |
| Texas | $36,300 | $36,990 | $28,200 | $47,100 | 26,660 |
| South Carolina | $36,120 | $35,730 | $19,570 | $49,180 | 1,990 |
| Georgia | $35,940 | $37,580 | $28,360 | $49,190 | 4,300 |
| Utah | $35,940 | $37,860 | $30,750 | $48,830 | 1,280 |
| Arkansas | $35,580 | $37,180 | $32,210 | $45,480 | 6,280 |
| New Mexico | $35,130 | $36,160 | $29,850 | $43,360 | 910 |
| Oklahoma | $35,130 | $35,470 | $27,040 | $45,760 | 2,460 |
| Alabama | $34,520 | $35,550 | $27,350 | $46,040 | 8,170 |
| Mississippi | $31,900 | $34,000 | $25,610 | $45,820 | 3,970 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for helpers--production workers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Abrasive Mixer Helper or Acid Filler frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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