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How much does a packer and packager make in Allentown?

$37,970a year

Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area. That is $18.25 an hour or $3,164 a month.

Hourly
$18.25
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
55 of 378
Jobs in the area
2,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,190Median: $37,970Highest 10%: $60,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,190$14.03
25th$35,660$17.14
Median$37,970$18.25
75th$45,700$21.97
90th$60,140$28.91

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.

Philadelphia, PA$43,970
York, PA$41,800
Harrisburg, PA$37,790
Lancaster, PA$37,550
Lebanon, PA$37,510
Reading, PA$37,510
Scranton, PA$37,430
Pittsburgh, PA$36,650
Chambersburg, PA$36,600
Erie, PA$36,180
Williamsport, PA$36,100
Gettysburg, PA$33,880
Altoona, PA$33,640
Johnstown, PA$33,580
State College, PA$32,680
Packer and Packager salary in Pennsylvania Packer and Packager salary in all states

Related jobs in Allentown

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$170,600
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$66,320
Crane and Tower Operator$63,190
Bus Driver$60,750
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$60,090
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$58,960
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$51,610
Bus Driver$49,770
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$49,140
Light Truck Driver$43,160
Salaries for every job in Allentown, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Allentown?

The median hourly pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area is $18.25 ($37,970 a year).

Do packer and packagers make more in Allentown than the national average?

Yes: $37,970 against $36,280 nationally, 5% more.

How does Allentown compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $36,960, so Allentown pays 3% more.

Where does Allentown rank for packer and packager pay?

55 of 378 metro areas with data.

How much does a packer and packager make starting out in Allentown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,140 or more.

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.