Helpers--Production Workers pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $43,150 or more. The middle half of helpers--production workers in Tucson earn between $34,640 and $39,760.
- $31K10th
- $35K25th
- $37KMedian
- $40K75th
- $43K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,610 | $3,134 | $18.08 |
| Median | $36,890 | $3,074 | $17.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,640 | $2,887 | $16.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,760 | $3,313 | $19.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Helpers--production workers in Tucson earn 7% less than the Arizona average ($40,520) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($41,120). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $39,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $37,610 | $36,890 | $31,030 | $43,150 | 160 |
| Arizona | $40,520 | $39,680 | $33,930 | $48,740 | 1,350 |
| United States | $41,120 | $39,070 | $31,140 | $53,410 | 165,700 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Production Workers salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $37,610, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $31,853 a year, or $2,654 a month and $1,225 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for helpers--production workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $37,610 buys what about $38,815 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 9.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 2nd of 2 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($41,080).
- Phoenix$41,080
- Tucson$37,610
Highest-paying cities for helpers--production workers
Napa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($54,850).
- Napa, CA$54,850
- Kahului, HI$52,210
- Albany, OR$52,010
- Oshkosh, WI$51,570
- Hagerstown, MD$51,320
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Helpers--Production Workers salary in Tucson: questions
How much do helpers--production workers make an hour in Tucson?
$18.08 an hour on average, and $17.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--production workers salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--production workers take-home pay in Tucson?
About $31,853 a year ($2,654 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,610.
Do helpers--production workers earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($41,120).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9198; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.38, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.38).
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