Helpers--Production Workers pay range in Cincinnati
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,720 or more. The middle half of helpers--production workers in Cincinnati earn between $40,050 and $48,910.
- $37K10th
- $40K25th
- $46KMedian
- $49K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,430 | $3,786 | $21.84 |
| Median | $46,410 | $3,868 | $22.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,050 | $3,338 | $19.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,910 | $4,076 | $23.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Cincinnati vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Helpers--production workers in Cincinnati earn 9% more than the Ohio average ($41,770) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($41,120). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $39,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $45,430 | $46,410 | $36,970 | $52,720 | 1,170 |
| Ohio | $41,770 | $39,600 | $33,330 | $51,840 | 4,280 |
| 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 Cincinnati
On the average salary of $45,430, a single filer in Cincinnati takes home about $37,058 a year, or $3,088 a month and $1,425 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $37,350 | $3,113 |
| Working in KY | $37,211 | $3,101 |
| Working in OH | $37,058 | $3,088 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cincinnati a good place for helpers--production workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cincinnati area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4), so the average $45,430 buys what about $47,636 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Cincinnati ($50,170). A typical home costs $311,270, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in other Ohio cities
Cincinnati ranks 1st of 9 Ohio metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Cincinnati$45,430
- Canton$43,730
- Columbus$42,540
- Akron$42,300
- Cleveland$42,080
- Toledo$39,380
- Dayton$39,120
- Youngstown$37,480
- Springfield$36,650
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 Cincinnati: questions
How much do helpers--production workers make an hour in Cincinnati?
$21.84 an hour on average, and $22.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--production workers salary in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--production workers take-home pay in Cincinnati?
About $37,058 a year ($3,088 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,430. Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do helpers--production workers earn more in Cincinnati than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (17140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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