Helpers--Production Workers pay in Georgia
$38,260avg. a year
$18.39 an hour · 4,480 employed
Helpers--Production Workers in Georgia earn an average of $38,260 a year. That is $2,860 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $41,120. The best-paying metro area is Valdosta, GA at $44,740.
$36,280Median pay
$18.39Average hourly
+22%Avg. pay since 2020
#41Of 49 states
Top-paying Georgia metro areas
Average pay for helpers--production workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
140 jobs
Valdosta, GA
$44,740
$21.51 an hour
2100 jobs
Rome, GA
$44,420
$21.35 an hour
370 jobs
Macon-Bibb County, GA
$43,120
$20.73 an hour
4430 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$41,860
$20.13 an hour
540 jobs
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA
$41,740
$20.07 an hour
6210 jobs
Savannah, GA
$39,750
$19.11 an hour
71,920 jobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$39,130
$18.81 an hour
8300 jobs
Gainesville, GA
$38,330
$18.43 an hour
990 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$37,050
$17.81 an hour
1050 jobs
Athens-Clarke County, GA
$36,990
$17.79 an hour
11270 jobs
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
$36,320
$17.46 an hour
1240 jobs
Albany, GA
$34,770
$16.72 an hour
13210 jobs
Dalton, GA
$33,530
$16.12 an hour
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Helpers--Production Workers pay in Georgia, charted
Pay over time
Georgia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Georgia helpers--production workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Georgia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $41,120 | $19.77 |
| Georgia | $38,260 | $18.39 |
| North Carolina | $40,840 | $19.64 |
| Tennessee | $40,090 | $19.27 |
| Florida | $39,530 | $19.01 |
| South Carolina | $37,710 | $18.13 |
| Alabama | $36,060 | $17.34 |
Related jobs in Georgia
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,790
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,570
- Production Workers, All Other$43,700
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50,990
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,940
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$51,900
Average pay, Georgia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do helpers--production workers make in Georgia?
The average is $38,260 a year, and the median is $36,280. That is $2,860 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $41,120.
What is the hourly wage in Georgia?
$18.39 an hour on average; the median is $17.44.
Where in Georgia do they earn the most?
Valdosta, GA ($44,740), followed by Rome, GA ($44,420). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Dalton, GA ($33,530).
How does Georgia rank?
Georgia ranks #41 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.