Helpers--Production Workers pay range in Longview
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,500 or more. The middle half of helpers--production workers in Longview earn between $38,960 and $54,490.
- $39K10th
- $39K25th
- $43KMedian
- $54K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,190 | $3,766 | $21.73 |
| Median | $43,120 | $3,593 | $20.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,960 | $3,247 | $18.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,490 | $4,541 | $26.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Longview vs. Washington and the U.S.
Helpers--production workers in Longview earn 5% less than the Washington average ($47,510) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($41,120). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $39,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview | $45,190 | $43,120 | $38,960 | $55,500 | 130 |
| Washington | $47,510 | $45,450 | $37,020 | $60,560 | 3,620 |
| 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 Longview
On the average salary of $45,190, a single filer in Longview takes home about $38,490 a year, or $3,208 a month and $1,480 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Longview a good place for helpers--production workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Longview area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.5), so the average $45,190 buys what about $46,327 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Longview ($57,420). A typical home costs $423,261, or 9.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in other Washington cities
Longview ranks 4th of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($50,250).
- Seattle$50,250
- Olympia$48,200
- Spokane$45,700
- Longview$45,190
- Bellingham$44,590
- Walla Walla$44,520
- Bremerton$44,150
- Yakima$43,070
- Mount Vernon$42,490
- Kennewick$41,770
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 Longview: questions
How much do helpers--production workers make an hour in Longview?
$21.73 an hour on average, and $20.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--production workers salary in Longview?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--production workers take-home pay in Longview?
About $38,490 a year ($3,208 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,190. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do helpers--production workers earn more in Longview 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 Longview-Kelso, WA (31020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.05, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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