Helpers--Production Workers

General Information

Description

Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

Private, for profit83.80%
State and local government5.55%
Private, not for profit5.19%
Self-employed2.96%
Federal government1.48%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Manufacturing

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$30,000

State-by-state Salary

Gray states indicate no data available

$45,280

$18,500

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

High school 49%
Less than high school 32%
Post-secondary certificate 17%
Some college 0%
Master's degree 0%
Doctoral degree 0%
Bachelor's degree 0%
Associate's degree 0%
Post baccalaureate 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
Post-master's certificate 0%
First professional degree 0%

Knowledge

Production and Processing
Mechanical
Mathematics
English Language
Education and Training

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.

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