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How much does a packer and packager make in Augusta?

$31,390a year

Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $15.09 an hour or $2,616 a month.

Hourly
$15.09
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
275 of 378
Jobs in the area
640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,800Median: $31,390Highest 10%: $39,930
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,800$12.40
25th$27,600$13.27
Median$31,390$15.09
75th$35,790$17.21
90th$39,930$19.20

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
Atlanta, GA$34,010
Warner Robins, GA$32,830
Savannah, GA$32,740
Rome, GA$32,640
Macon, GA$29,850
Dalton, GA$29,780
Albany, GA$28,160
Brunswick, GA$27,750
Columbus, GA$27,320
Valdosta, GA$27,250
Packer and Packager salary in Georgia Packer and Packager salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$60,440
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$47,920
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$43,250
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$41,600
Light Truck Driver$41,100
Driver/Sales Worker$38,060
Laborer and Freight$36,640
Stocker and Order Filler$34,160
Parking Attendant$31,270
Motor Vehicle Operator$31,200
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $15.09 ($31,390 a year).

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

No: $31,390 against $36,280 nationally, 13% less.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $33,260, so Augusta pays 6% less.

Where does Augusta rank for packer and packager pay?

275 of 378 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,930 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.