Helpers--Production Workers pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $43,920 or more. The middle half of helpers--production workers in Springfield earn between $33,590 and $37,440.
- $32K10th
- $34K25th
- $36KMedian
- $37K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,650 | $3,054 | $17.62 |
| Median | $35,630 | $2,969 | $17.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,590 | $2,799 | $16.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,440 | $3,120 | $18.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Springfield vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Helpers--production workers in Springfield earn 12% less than the Ohio average ($41,770) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($41,120). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $39,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $36,650 | $35,630 | $32,120 | $43,920 | 40 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $36,650, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $30,190 a year, or $2,516 a month and $1,161 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Springfield's local income tax (2.4%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Springfield a good place for helpers--production workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.5), so the average $36,650 buys what about $40,505 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($45,470). A typical home costs $202,802, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in other Ohio cities
Springfield ranks 9th 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 Springfield: questions
How much do helpers--production workers make an hour in Springfield?
$17.62 an hour on average, and $17.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--production workers salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--production workers take-home pay in Springfield?
About $30,190 a year ($2,516 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,650. Includes Springfield's local income tax (2.4%); 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 Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Springfield, OH (44220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 Springfield's local income tax (2.4%); 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 0.90, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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