How much do helpers--production workers make in Alabama?

The median wage for helpers--production workers in Alabama is $35,910 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 7,230 jobs in the state.

Where in Alabama do helpers--production workers earn the most?

Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $41,230 a year.

Checked Oct 23, 2026

Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Alabama

Helpers--Production Workers in Alabama earn a median $35,910 a year, 8% below the U.S. median.

Median in AL: $35,910 a year
U.S. median: $39,070 a year
Employment: 7,230
Location quotient: 3.21; Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Alabama

10%: $27,060Median: $35,91090%: $45,840

Median (50%): $35,910 · $17.26 an hour
Mean (average): $36,060 · $17.34 an hour (estimate error ±1.0%)
10th percentile: $27,060 · $13.01 an hour
25th percentile: $30,800 · $14.81 an hour
75th percentile: $38,430 · $18.47 an hour
90th percentile: $45,840 · $22.04 an hour
Employment: 7,230 (estimate error ±5.0%)
Jobs per 1,000: 3.42
Location quotient: 3.21 (1.00 = national share)

Helpers--Production Workers pay by metro area in Alabama

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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Area	Median wage	Employment
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area	$41,230	400
Montgomery, AL	$38,630	370
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL	$38,020	170
Birmingham, AL	$36,710	1,240
Huntsville, AL	$36,620	360
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area	$36,450	270
Decatur, AL	$36,170	240
Columbus, GA-AL	$36,080	90
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area	$35,650	740
Tuscaloosa, AL	$35,080	640
Gadsden, AL	$34,720	270
Mobile, AL	$34,670	420
Dothan, AL	$34,320	280
Auburn-Opelika, AL	$32,220	190
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL	$30,960	90
Anniston-Oxford, AL	$29,340	460
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area	Not reported	700

Frequently asked questions

How much do helpers--production workers make in Alabama?: The median wage for helpers--production workers in Alabama is $35,910 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 7,230 jobs in the state.
Where in Alabama do helpers--production workers earn the most?: Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $41,230 a year.

Data sources

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