Helpers--Production Workers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,060 or more. The middle half of helpers--production workers in Columbus earn between $42,210 and $45,360.
- $37K10th
- $42K25th
- $42KMedian
- $45K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,200 | $3,600 | $20.77 |
| Median | $42,210 | $3,518 | $20.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,210 | $3,518 | $20.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,360 | $3,780 | $21.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Columbus vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Helpers--production workers in Columbus earn 4% more than the Indiana average ($41,730) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($41,120). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $39,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $43,200 | $42,210 | $37,180 | $46,060 | 100 |
| Indiana | $41,730 | $42,210 | $31,270 | $50,740 | 2,450 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $43,200, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $34,887 a year, or $2,907 a month and $1,342 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Is Columbus a good place for helpers--production workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $43,200 buys what about $46,450 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($48,470). A typical home costs $277,164, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in other Indiana cities
Columbus ranks 2nd of 9 Indiana metro areas for this job; South Bend pays the most ($44,320).
- South Bend$44,320
- Columbus$43,200
- Fort Wayne$42,900
- Michigan City$42,070
- Indianapolis$41,240
- Terre Haute$40,180
- Evansville$38,170
- Muncie$36,330
- Elkhart$36,270
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 Columbus: questions
How much do helpers--production workers make an hour in Columbus?
$20.77 an hour on average, and $20.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--production workers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--production workers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $34,887 a year ($2,907 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,200. Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Do helpers--production workers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Columbus, IN (18020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.93, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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