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  1. Occupations
  2. Helpers--Production Workers

Helpers--Production Workers

Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

SOC: 51-9198.00

Common Job Titles

  • Helper
  • Material Handler
  • Press Helper

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Helpers--Production Workers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

167,490

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $30,060. 25th percentile: U.S. $34,390. 50th percentile: U.S. $38,220. 75th percentile: U.S. $44,980. 90th percentile: U.S. $52,120. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$30,060
10% of workers earn the following or more$52,120
Workers on average earn$40,080

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Mechanical3.0/5
  • Production and Processing2.7/5
  • Mathematics2.7/5
  • English Language2.7/5
  • Public Safety and Security2.6/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software

Technology Skills

  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Operational databases

Tools & Equipment

  • Adjustable wrenches
  • Claw hammers
  • Crescent wrenches
  • Forklifts
  • Grease guns
  • Hand jacks
  • Hand saws
  • Handtrucks
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 49-9098.00
  • Helpers--Extraction Workers 47-5081.00
  • Machine Feeders and Offbearers 53-7063.00
  • Helpers--Carpenters 47-3012.00
  • Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 47-3011.00

Moderately Similar

  • Maintenance Workers, Machinery 49-9043.00
  • Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 47-3014.00
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 53-7062.00
  • Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders 51-9191.00
  • Packers and Packagers, Hand 53-7064.00

Related

  • Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 51-7042.00
  • Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-9196.00
  • Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-9032.00
  • Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 51-9111.00
  • Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 47-3015.00
  • Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-4122.00
  • Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 51-6011.00
  • Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 51-9022.00
  • Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 51-4194.00
  • Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4033.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateCertified Maintenance Technician CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateQuality Tools (7) Basic Introduction CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateBlueprint Reading Introduction CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificatePneumatics Fundamentals CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateNFPA Safety Fundamentals CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateMeasurement System Analysis Fundamentals CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateLockout Tagout Fundamentals CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificatePrecision Measurement Introduction CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateOSHA 10-Hour General Industry- ManufacturingIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateMSSC Certified Production Technician CredentialIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)