Helpers--Production Worker Salary in New York, NY
Helpers--Production Workers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $40,970 a year — 5% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $33,484 take-home, or $2,790 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,736
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,540
- Medicare (1.45%)$594
- New York income tax$1,615
- Take-home pay$33,484
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $1,163 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $32,321 ($2,693 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Helpers--Production Worker pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,280 | $16.00 | $27,720 | $2,310 |
| 25th percentile | $36,090 | $17.35 | $29,826 | $2,486 |
| Median (50th) | $40,970 | $19.70 | $33,484 | $2,790 |
| 75th percentile | $47,440 | $22.81 | $38,333 | $3,194 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $59,720 | $28.71 | $47,537 | $3,961 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $40,970 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median helpers--production worker's $33,484 take-home pay has the buying power of $29,747 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Helpers--Production Worker jobs are less concentrated in New York, NY than nationally (location quotient 0.47), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for helpers--production workers, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #5 of 5 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $37,290 | $32,143 | $32,589 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | $41,480 | $33,601 | $32,435 |
| 3 | Dallas, TX | $37,890 | $32,625 | $31,647 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $42,490 | $35,079 | $30,889 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $40,970 | $33,484 | $29,747 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 5 metros →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--production worker make in New York, NY?
The median helpers--production worker salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $40,970 a year, or about $19.70 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $36,090 and $47,440.
What is a helpers--production worker’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $40,970 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $33,484 a year ($2,790 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,615 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a helpers--production worker?
Pay here is 5% above the national median of $39,070. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $29,747 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #5 of 5 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a helpers--production worker afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 85% of a median helpers--production worker’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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