Helpers--Production Workers in California
Local pay for helpers--production workers in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 51-9198
$43,970
median pay, California
16,730
employed in California
+12.5%
vs U.S. median
-8.9%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What helpers--production workers earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of helpers--production workers in California earn between $38,800 and $49,290 a year; the U.S. median is $39,070.
$36,640
P10
$38,800
P25
$43,970
MEDIAN
$49,290
P75
$62,130
P90
Pay by metro in California
$49,920
$48,420
$47,320
$47,120
$46,340
$46,290
$46,170
$46,030
$20k $50k $80k