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Helpers--Production Workers

Median Salary
36,700
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

79%

Private not for profit

7%

State and local government

6%

Self-employed

5%

Federal Government

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$20,580

10%

$36,700

Median

$42,750

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    49%

  • Less than high school

    32%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    17%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Production and Processing
  • Mechanical
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Education and Training

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.