Helpers--Production Workers pay range in St. Cloud
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,880 or more. The middle half of helpers--production workers in St. Cloud earn between $38,650 and $45,760.
- $35K10th
- $39K25th
- $43KMedian
- $46K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,480 | $3,623 | $20.90 |
| Median | $42,620 | $3,552 | $20.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,650 | $3,221 | $18.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,760 | $3,813 | $22.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Production Workers pay in St. Cloud vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Helpers--production workers in St. Cloud earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($44,510) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($41,120). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $39,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud | $43,480 | $42,620 | $34,990 | $53,880 | 110 |
| Minnesota | $44,510 | $44,720 | $36,040 | $57,270 | 2,570 |
| 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 St. Cloud
On the average salary of $43,480, a single filer in St. Cloud takes home about $35,609 a year, or $2,967 a month and $1,370 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is St. Cloud a good place for helpers--production workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the St. Cloud area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.6), so the average $43,480 buys what about $49,617 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in St. Cloud ($50,840). A typical home costs $318,864, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in other Minnesota cities
St. Cloud ranks 3rd of 4 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Duluth pays the most ($46,420).
- Duluth$46,420
- Minneapolis$45,070
- St. Cloud$43,480
- Mankato$42,430
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 St. Cloud: questions
How much do helpers--production workers make an hour in St. Cloud?
$20.90 an hour on average, and $20.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--production workers salary in St. Cloud?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--production workers take-home pay in St. Cloud?
About $35,609 a year ($2,967 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,480. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do helpers--production workers earn more in St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud, MN (41060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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