Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Minnesota

Helpers--production workers in Minnesota earn the most in Duluth (average $46,420 a year) and the least in Mankato ($42,430), across the 4 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--production workers average at $44,510 and the median at $44,720 for 2,570 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,120.

Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in Minnesota

Duluth$46,420
Minneapolis$45,070
St. Cloud$43,480
Mankato$42,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Duluth	$46,420	$47,760	$41,600	$37,814	89
Minneapolis	$45,070	$44,770	$38,340	$36,801	105
St. Cloud	$43,480	$42,620	$38,650	$35,609	88
Mankato	$42,430	$41,530	$41,410	$34,821	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Production Workers salary in other states

Helpers--Production Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

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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