Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Idaho

Helpers--production workers in Idaho earn the most in Lewiston (average $47,750 a year) and the least in Idaho Falls ($38,450), across the 5 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--production workers average at $39,950 and the median at $38,240 for 1,140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,120.

Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in Idaho

Lewiston$47,750
Twin Falls$42,180
Coeur d'Alene$41,140
Boise$40,200
Idaho Falls$38,450

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lewiston	$47,750	$49,680	$48,030	$39,125	91
Twin Falls	$42,180	$40,590	$37,090	$34,944	92
Coeur d'Alene	$41,140	$40,800	$34,160	$34,164	98
Boise	$40,200	$37,220	$37,220	$33,458	98
Idaho Falls	$38,450	$39,910	$39,250	$32,145	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Production Workers salary in other states

Helpers--Production Workers salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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