Helpers--Production Workers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Median pay: $39,070/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -8.9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 23,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.
• Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
• Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions.
• Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
What's the median pay for Helpers--Production Workers?
The median pay for Helpers--Production Workers is $39,070 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Helpers--Production Workers?
Employment for Helpers--Production Workers is projected to change -8.9% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Helpers--Production Workers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Helpers--Production Workers?
About 23,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.