Helpers--Production Workers Salary in New Jersey

Helpers--production workers in New Jersey earn the most in Atlantic City (average $41,870 a year) and the least in Vineland ($36,840), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--production workers average at $42,020 and the median at $39,290 for 4,450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,120.

Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in New Jersey

Atlantic City$41,870
Trenton$39,320
Vineland$36,840

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlantic City	$41,870	$38,500	$33,350	$35,057	99
Trenton	$39,320	$35,350	$33,040	$33,115	103
Vineland	$36,840	$35,080	$32,220	$31,209	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. 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 New Jersey

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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