Helpers--Production Workers salary
in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Middle 50%
- $34,280–$46,170
- vs U.S. median
- -1%
- Metro rank
- #108 of 191
Helpers--Production Workers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro earn a median of $38,490 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,200 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% below the U.S. median of $39,070 and in line with the TN statewide median of $38,330. It ranks #108 of 191 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,200 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Helpers--Production Workers pay in other TN metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Jackson, TN | $41,340 |
| Knoxville, TN | $41,330 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $39,870 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $39,630 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $39,240 |
| Morristown, TN | $37,700 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $37,490 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $35,190 |
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Questions
What is the average Helpers--Production Workers salary in Nashville?
The BLS median is $38,490 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,200 jobs pay between $34,280 and $46,170. The 10th percentile is $31,160 and the 90th is $53,130.
Is Nashville a high-paying metro for Helpers--Production Workers?
That is 1% below the U.S. median of $39,070 and in line with the TN statewide median of $38,330. It ranks #108 of 191 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Helpers--Production Workers make an hour in Nashville?
About $18.50 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $38,490 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $16.48–$22.20 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.