How much does a packer and packager make in California?
$37,260a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in California. That is $17.91 an hour or $3,105 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.91
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 79,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,360Median: $37,260Highest 10%: $48,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,360 | $16.52 | |
| 25th | $35,290 | $16.97 | |
| Median | $37,260 | $17.91 | |
| 75th | $42,420 | $20.39 | |
| 90th | $48,330 | $23.24 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $42,410 |
| San Francisco, CA | $41,610 |
| Modesto, CA | $40,680 |
| Napa, CA | $39,070 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $38,470 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,400 |
| Yuba City, CA | $38,030 |
| Vallejo, CA | $37,950 |
| Sacramento, CA | $37,450 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,390 |
| San Diego, CA | $36,890 |
| Stockton, CA | $36,660 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $36,510 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,140 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $36,020 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,940 |
| Chico, CA | $35,870 |
| Oxnard, CA | $35,730 |
| Salinas, CA | $35,480 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,260 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,060 |
| Redding, CA | $34,830 |
| Visalia, CA | $34,740 |
| El Centro, CA | $34,320 |
| Merced, CA | $34,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packer and packagers.
| 12. Indiana | $37,420 |
| 13. Nevada | $37,400 |
| 14. Delaware | $37,290 |
| 15. California | $37,260 |
| 16. New York | $37,260 |
| 17. Arizona | $37,060 |
| 18. Ohio | $37,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $17.91 ($37,260 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $37,260 against $36,280 nationally, 3% more.
Where does California rank for packer and packager pay?
California ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays packer and packagers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $42,410 a year.
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.