Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Kansas

Helpers--production workers in Kansas earn the most in Lawrence (average $42,150 a year) and the least in Wichita ($40,830), across the 2 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--production workers average at $39,350 and the median at $37,320 for 1,430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,120.

Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in Kansas

Lawrence$42,150
Wichita$40,830

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lawrence	$42,150	$43,420	$37,200	$34,495	90
Wichita	$40,830	$41,840	$33,920	$33,508	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Production Workers salary in other states

Helpers--Production Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

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.
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.

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