Helpers--Production Workers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,830 or more. The middle half of helpers--production workers in Columbus earn between $35,320 and $46,060.
- $35K10th
- $35K25th
- $38KMedian
- $46K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,540 | $3,545 | $20.45 |
| Median | $37,990 | $3,166 | $18.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,320 | $2,943 | $16.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,060 | $3,838 | $22.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Columbus vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Helpers--production workers in Columbus earn about the same as the Ohio average ($41,770) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($41,120). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $39,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $42,540 | $37,990 | $34,540 | $54,830 | 840 |
| Ohio | $41,770 | $39,600 | $33,330 | $51,840 | 4,280 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $42,540, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $34,570 a year, or $2,881 a month and $1,330 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Columbus a good place for helpers--production workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $42,540 buys what about $44,559 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($51,340). A typical home costs $333,537, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in other Ohio cities
Columbus ranks 3rd of 9 Ohio metro areas for this job; Cincinnati pays the most ($45,430).
- Cincinnati$45,430
- Canton$43,730
- Columbus$42,540
- Akron$42,300
- Cleveland$42,080
- Toledo$39,380
- Dayton$39,120
- Youngstown$37,480
- Springfield$36,650
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 Columbus: questions
How much do helpers--production workers make an hour in Columbus?
$20.45 an hour on average, and $18.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--production workers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--production workers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $34,570 a year ($2,881 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,540. Includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do helpers--production workers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more 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 Columbus, OH (18140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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). Includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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