Careers · Helpers--Production Workers · California
Helpers--Production Workers in California
Production helpers assist manufacturing and factory workers by performing support tasks that require basic skills. They supply materials and tools to production staff, hold items in place during assembly, and maintain clean work areas and equipment In California the median pay is $43,970 a year, 13% above the national median of $39,070.
$43,970median pay in California, per year
$38,800–$49,290middle half earn
16,730employed in California
$39,070U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningMonitoringOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingQuality Control Analysis
Knowledge areas
Production and ProcessingEnglish LanguageMechanicalAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingPublic Safety and Security
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Licenses and training in California
Helpers--Production Workers pay in other states
North Dakota · $46,170Montana · $46,110Iowa · $45,560Colorado · $45,550Washington · $45,450Oregon · $45,390Connecticut · $45,260Wisconsin · $45,100Nebraska · $45,020Minnesota · $44,720
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against helpers--production workers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against helpers--production workers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 51-9198.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.