Helpers--Production Workers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,820 or more. The middle half of helpers--production workers in Providence earn between $33,830 and $48,340.
- $34K10th
- $34K25th
- $39KMedian
- $48K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,600 | $3,467 | $20.00 |
| Median | $39,020 | $3,252 | $18.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,830 | $2,819 | $16.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,340 | $4,028 | $23.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Helpers--production workers in Providence earn 5% less than the Rhode Island average ($43,840) and about the same as the U.S. average ($41,120). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $39,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $41,600 | $39,020 | $33,830 | $55,820 | 460 |
| Rhode Island | $43,840 | $44,720 | $31,300 | $56,370 | 210 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $41,600, a single filer in Providence takes home about $34,662 a year, or $2,889 a month and $1,333 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $34,662 | $2,889 |
| Working in MA | $33,846 | $2,820 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for helpers--production workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $41,600 buys what about $40,875 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 12.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$44,820
- Worcester, MA$44,200
- Boston, MA$44,880
- Hartford, CT$46,270
- Springfield, MA$44,590
- New Haven, CT$48,850
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 Providence: questions
How much do helpers--production workers make an hour in Providence?
$20.00 an hour on average, and $18.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--production workers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--production workers take-home pay in Providence?
About $34,662 a year ($2,889 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,600. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do helpers--production workers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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