The annual and hourly salary statistics of helpers--production workers in Gary, Indiana are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage statistics of helpers--production workers in Gary 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 | $19,080 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,750 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $28,020 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $34,760 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $40,790 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for helpers--production workers in Gary, Indiana in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $40,790. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $28,020. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $19,080.
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 | $28,020 | 12.10% | 22.20% |
| 2016 | $24,630 | 2.84% | - |
| 2015 | $23,930 | 7.19% | - |
| 2014 | $22,210 | -2.07% | - |
| 2013 | $22,670 | 3.84% | - |
| 2012 | $21,800 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that the median annual salary of $28,020 in Gary 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 Gary is 17.8 percent (17.8%) lower than that in the highest paying Terre Haute and 31.6 percent (31.6%) higher than that in the lowest paying Kokomo.