Helpers--Production Workers pay in Michigan
$42,050avg. a year
$20.22 an hour · 3,610 employed
Helpers--Production Workers in Michigan earn an average of $42,050 a year. That is $930 (2%) more than the U.S. average of $41,120. The best-paying metro area is South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI at $44,320.
$41,660Median pay
$20.22Average hourly
+32%Avg. pay since 2020
#25Of 49 states
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for helpers--production workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
180 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$44,320
$21.31 an hour
240 jobs
Traverse City, MI
$43,900
$21.11 an hour
3950 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$43,340
$20.84 an hour
41,230 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$43,040
$20.69 an hour
590 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$41,570
$19.99 an hour
670 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$40,790
$19.61 an hour
790 jobs
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI
$39,910
$19.19 an hour
8100 jobs
Flint, MI
$39,740
$19.11 an hour
960 jobs
Niles, MI
$39,400
$18.94 an hour
10140 jobs
Jackson, MI
$38,000
$18.27 an hour
11100 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$37,810
$18.18 an hour
1270 jobs
Battle Creek, MI
$37,370
$17.96 an hour
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Helpers--Production Workers pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan helpers--production workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $41,120 | $19.77 |
| Michigan | $42,050 | $20.22 |
| Wisconsin | $45,150 | $21.71 |
| Ohio | $41,770 | $20.08 |
| Indiana | $41,730 | $20.06 |
Related jobs in Michigan
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,070
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,110
- Production Workers, All Other$41,170
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,520
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,910
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$56,570
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do helpers--production workers make in Michigan?
The average is $42,050 a year, and the median is $41,660. That is $930 (2%) more than the U.S. average of $41,120.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$20.22 an hour on average; the median is $20.03.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI ($44,320), followed by Traverse City, MI ($43,900). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Battle Creek, MI ($37,370).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #25 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 51-9198. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national helpers--production workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.