How much does a packer and packager make in Atlanta?
$34,010a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $16.35 an hour or $2,834 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.35
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 230 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 10,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,630Median: $34,010Highest 10%: $46,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,630 | $13.28 | |
| 25th | $28,010 | $13.47 | |
| Median | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 75th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 90th | $46,090 | $22.16 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.
| Hinesville, GA | $45,970 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $35,180 |
| Athens, GA | $34,960 |
| Gainesville, GA | $34,400 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $32,830 |
| Savannah, GA | $32,740 |
| Rome, GA | $32,640 |
| Augusta, GA | $31,390 |
| Macon, GA | $29,850 |
| Dalton, GA | $29,780 |
| Albany, GA | $28,160 |
| Brunswick, GA | $27,750 |
| Columbus, GA | $27,320 |
| Valdosta, GA | $27,250 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $618,100 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $146,900 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,600 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $81,380 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $78,920 |
| Flight Attendant | $78,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,290 |
| Pump Operator | $64,050 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $62,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $16.35 ($34,010 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $34,010 against $36,280 nationally, 6% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $33,260, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for packer and packager pay?
230 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a packer and packager make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,090 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.