Helpers--Production Workers pay in Washington
$47,510avg. a year
$22.84 an hour · 3,620 employed
Helpers--Production Workers in Washington earn an average of $47,510 a year. That is $6,390 (16%) more than the U.S. average of $41,120. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $50,250.
$45,450Median pay
$22.84Average hourly
+28%Avg. pay since 2020
#1Of 49 states
Top-paying Washington metro areas
Average pay for helpers--production workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
12,080 jobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$50,250
$24.16 an hour
250 jobs
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
$48,200
$23.17 an hour
370 jobs
Lewiston, ID-WA
$47,750
$22.96 an hour
41,270 jobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
$46,040
$22.14 an hour
5300 jobs
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
$45,700
$21.97 an hour
6130 jobs
Longview-Kelso, WA
$45,190
$21.73 an hour
770 jobs
Bellingham, WA
$44,590
$21.44 an hour
830 jobs
Walla Walla, WA
$44,520
$21.40 an hour
950 jobs
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
$44,150
$21.23 an hour
10120 jobs
Yakima, WA
$43,070
$20.71 an hour
1140 jobs
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
$42,490
$20.43 an hour
12180 jobs
Kennewick-Richland, WA
$41,770
$20.08 an hour
1380 jobs
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA
$40,090
$19.28 an hour
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Helpers--Production Workers pay in Washington, charted
Pay over time
Washington, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Washington helpers--production workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Washington vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $41,120 | $19.77 |
| Washington | $47,510 | $22.84 |
| Oregon | $45,850 | $22.04 |
| Idaho | $39,950 | $19.21 |
Related jobs in Washington
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$74,600
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,340
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$96,960
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$68,990
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,970
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,960
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do helpers--production workers make in Washington?
The average is $47,510 a year, and the median is $45,450. That is $6,390 (16%) more than the U.S. average of $41,120.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$22.84 an hour on average; the median is $21.85.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($50,250), followed by Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA ($48,200). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA ($40,090).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #1 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.