Helpers--Production Workers pay in Pennsylvania
$42,560avg. a year
$20.46 an hour · 6,450 employed
Helpers--Production Workers in Pennsylvania earn an average of $42,560 a year. That is $1,440 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $41,120. The best-paying metro area is Reading, PA at $46,470.
$41,060Median pay
$20.46Average hourly
+27%Avg. pay since 2020
#23Of 49 states
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for helpers--production workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
1340 jobs
Reading, PA
$46,470
$22.34 an hour
2320 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$45,130
$21.70 an hour
3420 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$44,250
$21.27 an hour
4770 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$43,050
$20.70 an hour
560 jobs
Williamsport, PA
$42,830
$20.59 an hour
62,190 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$42,370
$20.37 an hour
7440 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$42,300
$20.34 an hour
890 jobs
Johnstown, PA
$41,840
$20.11 an hour
940 jobs
Chambersburg, PA
$41,710
$20.05 an hour
10180 jobs
Erie, PA
$41,600
$20.00 an hour
11620 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$41,170
$19.79 an hour
12140 jobs
Gettysburg, PA
$40,860
$19.64 an hour
13100 jobs
Altoona, PA
$39,790
$19.13 an hour
14270 jobs
Lebanon, PA
$39,760
$19.11 an hour
15280 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$38,640
$18.58 an hour
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Helpers--Production Workers pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania helpers--production workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $41,120 | $19.77 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,560 | $20.46 |
| Maryland | $46,100 | $22.17 |
| New York | $45,020 | $21.65 |
| West Virginia | $42,260 | $20.32 |
| New Jersey | $42,020 | $20.20 |
| Ohio | $41,770 | $20.08 |
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,040
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,360
- Production Workers, All Other$45,780
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56,360
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,400
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$58,170
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do helpers--production workers make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $42,560 a year, and the median is $41,060. That is $1,440 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $41,120.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$20.46 an hour on average; the median is $19.74.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Reading, PA ($46,470), followed by Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA ($45,130). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA ($38,640).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #23 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.