Helpers--Production Workers pay range in Blacksburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,320 or more. The middle half of helpers--production workers in Blacksburg earn between $32,470 and $46,600.
- $29K10th
- $32K25th
- $37KMedian
- $47K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,970 | $3,248 | $18.74 |
| Median | $36,830 | $3,069 | $17.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,470 | $2,706 | $15.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,600 | $3,883 | $22.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Blacksburg vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Helpers--production workers in Blacksburg earn about the same as the Virginia average ($39,830) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($41,120). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $39,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | $38,970 | $36,830 | $28,830 | $49,320 | 40 |
| Virginia | $39,830 | $37,740 | $31,000 | $52,000 | 3,900 |
| 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 Blacksburg
On the average salary of $38,970, a single filer in Blacksburg takes home about $32,066 a year, or $2,672 a month and $1,233 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 (2025 rules).
Is Blacksburg a good place for helpers--production workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Blacksburg area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $38,970 buys what about $42,034 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Blacksburg ($48,120). A typical home costs $291,346, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in other Virginia cities
Blacksburg ranks 6th of 8 Virginia metro areas for this job; Staunton pays the most ($42,970).
- Staunton$42,970
- Lynchburg$41,020
- Winchester$40,470
- Richmond$40,330
- Roanoke$39,950
- Blacksburg$38,970
- Harrisonburg$38,200
- Virginia Beach$37,450
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 Blacksburg: questions
How much do helpers--production workers make an hour in Blacksburg?
$18.74 an hour on average, and $17.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--production workers salary in Blacksburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--production workers take-home pay in Blacksburg?
About $32,066 a year ($2,672 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,970.
Do helpers--production workers earn more in Blacksburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA (13980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.51, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.51).
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