How much does a packer and packager make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $17.44 an hour or $3,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.44
- Average (mean)
- $37,540
- Jobs
- 559,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,890 | $13.41 | |
| 25th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| Median | $36,280 | $17.44 | |
| 75th | $43,060 | $20.70 | |
| 90th | $47,100 | $22.64 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Kansas | $44,460 |
| New Jersey | $43,840 |
| Alaska | $41,670 |
| District of Columbia | $40,910 |
| Colorado | $40,730 |
| Minnesota | $40,310 |
| Vermont | $39,440 |
| Washington | $39,220 |
| Nebraska | $38,880 |
| Missouri | $37,670 |
| Iowa | $37,470 |
| Indiana | $37,420 |
| Nevada | $37,400 |
| Delaware | $37,290 |
| California | $37,260 |
| New York | $37,260 |
| Arizona | $37,060 |
| Ohio | $37,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,960 |
| Idaho | $36,920 |
| Kentucky | $36,850 |
| Rhode Island | $36,730 |
| Maine | $36,330 |
| Oregon | $36,190 |
| Illinois | $36,090 |
| Utah | $36,060 |
| Wisconsin | $36,010 |
| Tennessee | $35,980 |
| Hawaii | $35,930 |
| Connecticut | $35,890 |
| Maryland | $35,860 |
| Michigan | $35,340 |
| Virginia | $35,000 |
| Montana | $34,960 |
| Oklahoma | $34,520 |
| North Carolina | $34,360 |
| Massachusetts | $34,200 |
| Arkansas | $33,930 |
| Georgia | $33,260 |
| Mississippi | $33,240 |
| Texas | $33,090 |
| South Carolina | $32,180 |
| Wyoming | $32,110 |
| Alabama | $31,770 |
| North Dakota | $31,440 |
| New Hampshire | $30,700 |
| South Dakota | $28,760 |
| West Virginia | $28,740 |
| Florida | $28,280 |
| New Mexico | $28,070 |
| Louisiana | $27,710 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greeley, CO | $48,780 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $47,550 |
| Hinesville, GA | $45,970 |
| Kansas City, MO | $44,460 |
| Lawrence, KS | $44,370 |
| Seattle, WA | $44,010 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $43,970 |
| New York, NY | $43,450 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $42,700 |
| Rochester, MN | $42,520 |
| San Jose, CA | $42,410 |
| York, PA | $41,800 |
| Anchorage, AK | $41,690 |
| San Francisco, CA | $41,610 |
| Duluth, MN | $41,370 |
In other countries
Packer and Packager belongs to the international group "Hand packers".
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- Dredge Operator$49,640
- Hoist and Winch Operator$56,450
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,420
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,830
- Laborer and Freight$40,240
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$41,220
- Stocker and Order Filler$37,330
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator$77,320
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $17.44 ($36,280 a year).
How much does a packer and packager make a month?
About $3,023 a month before tax, based on a median of $36,280 a year.
How much does a packer and packager make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,890 or less a year ($13.41 an hour); the top 10% make $47,100 or more.
Which state pays packer and packagers the most?
Kansas, with a median of $44,460 a year, followed by New Jersey ($43,840) and Alaska ($41,670).
Which city pays packer and packagers the most?
Greeley, CO, with a median of $48,780 a year.
How many packer and packagers are there in the United States?
About 559,820 people work as packer and packagers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.