Helpers--Production Workers pay range in Hattiesburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $67,110 or more. The middle half of helpers--production workers in Hattiesburg earn between $35,340 and $48,290.
- $29K10th
- $35K25th
- $41KMedian
- $48K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,540 | $3,628 | $20.93 |
| Median | $40,850 | $3,404 | $19.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,340 | $2,945 | $16.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,290 | $4,024 | $23.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Hattiesburg vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Helpers--production workers in Hattiesburg earn 21% more than the Mississippi average ($35,890) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($41,120). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $39,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | $43,540 | $40,850 | $29,320 | $67,110 | 40 |
| Mississippi | $35,890 | $33,880 | $30,420 | $47,440 | 3,540 |
| 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 Hattiesburg
On the average salary of $43,540, a single filer in Hattiesburg takes home about $36,155 a year, or $3,013 a month and $1,391 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hattiesburg a good place for helpers--production workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hattiesburg area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.6), so the average $43,540 buys what about $49,684 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Hattiesburg ($37,750). A typical home costs $218,044, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in other Mississippi cities
Hattiesburg ranks 1st of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Hattiesburg: questions
How much do helpers--production workers make an hour in Hattiesburg?
$20.93 an hour on average, and $19.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--production workers salary in Hattiesburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--production workers take-home pay in Hattiesburg?
About $36,155 a year ($3,013 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,540.
Do helpers--production workers earn more in Hattiesburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Hattiesburg, MS (25620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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