The annual and hourly salary statistics of helpers--production workers in Columbus, Indiana are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage statistics of helpers--production workers in Columbus is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,540 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,900 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $26,180 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $30,550 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $37,010 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for helpers--production workers in Columbus, Indiana in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $37,010. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $26,180. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $18,540.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of helpers--production workers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $26,180 | 5.12% | 17.30% |
| 2016 | $24,840 | 5.96% | - |
| 2015 | $23,360 | 4.49% | - |
| 2014 | $22,310 | 0.94% | - |
| 2013 | $22,100 | 2.04% | - |
| 2012 | $21,650 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that the median annual salary of $26,180 in Columbus is in the middle of salary range for helpers--production workers in state of Indiana. In comparison, the annual salary of helpers--production workers in Columbus is 23.2 percent (23.2%) lower than that in the highest paying Terre Haute and 26.8 percent (26.8%) higher than that in the lowest paying Kokomo.