Helpers--Production Workers
Helpers--Production Workers is a dynamic career path with diverse opportunities. While facing some shifts, the field is adapting to changes in the job market. Professionals in this field are primarily employed in industries such as Cross-industry and Cross-industry, Private Ownership only.
Key Statistics
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Helpers--Production Workers workforce.
Employment Over Time
18,450 Workforce in 2023
The Helpers--Production Workers workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for Helpers--Production Workers.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$46,620 Average Wage
In 2023, Helpers--Production Workers earned an average of $46,620.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Helpers--Production Workers.
Salary distribution for Helpers--Production Workers.
Employment Growth Projections
-5.2% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
56,007 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: -23.4%
42,887 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: -41.4%
This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Helpers--Production Workers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Helpers--Production Workers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Helpers--Production Workers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Helpers--Production Workers.
Wage Trends by Industry
6.9% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Helpers--Production Workers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Helpers--Production Workers.
Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 17,510 employees, $46,678 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Helpers--Production Workers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 4,760 employees, $45,825 avg wage
- Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 2,430 employees, $44,717 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 2,200 employees, $45,717 avg wage
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 1,740 employees, $48,898 avg wage
- Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 1,190 employees, $49,265 avg wage
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA: 780 employees, $50,139 avg wage
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 600 employees, $47,256 avg wage
- San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City MD: 490 employees, $47,197 avg wage
- Stockton-Lodi MSA: 470 employees, $47,256 avg wage
- Fresno MSA: 450 employees, $43,840 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Helpers--Production Workers.
Diversity
Demographic information on Helpers--Production Workers in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of Helpers--Production Workers in 2023 was 18,450 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for Helpers--Production Workers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Helpers--Production Workers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Helpers--Production Workers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Helpers--Production Workers in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.
Common majors for Helpers--Production Workers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Helpers--Production Workers workers.
Education level distribution for Helpers--Production Workers.
Skills
Helpers--Production Workers need many skills, but most especially Active Listening, Monitoring, Operations Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Speaking.
Required skills for Helpers--Production Workers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Helpers--Production Workers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Helpers--Production Workers include Mechanical, Production and Processing, Mathematics, English Language, Public Safety and Security.
Knowledge areas required for Helpers--Production Workers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Helpers--Production Workers include Near Vision, Control Precision, Static Strength, Manual Dexterity, Trunk Strength.
Required abilities for Helpers--Production Workers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Helpers--Production Workers.
Daily Activities
Helpers--Production Workers spend their time on activities such as Handling and Moving Objects, Performing General Physical Activities, Controlling Machines and Processes, Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events, Getting Information.
Most important work activities for Helpers--Production Workers.
About
Helpers--Production Workers
The average yearly wage for Helpers--Production Workers was $46,620 in 2023.
SOC Code
51-9198 - Helpers--Production Workers
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Helpers--Production Workers reports an average salary of $46,620.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 18,450 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -5.2%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.