Salaripedia
English

How much does a packer and packager make in Columbia?

$31,240a year

Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $15.02 an hour or $2,603 a month.

Hourly
$15.02
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
279 of 378
Jobs in the area
1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,500Median: $31,240Highest 10%: $40,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,500$12.26
25th$26,680$12.83
Median$31,240$15.02
75th$35,620$17.13
90th$40,120$19.29

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.

Charlotte, NC$37,030
Greenville, SC$34,410
Spartanburg, SC$32,380
Augusta, GA$31,390
Charleston, SC$29,200
Sumter, SC$29,100
Hilton Head Island, SC$28,380
Myrtle Beach, SC$28,040
Florence, SC$24,500
Packer and Packager salary in South Carolina Packer and Packager salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$92,300
Crane and Tower Operator$65,870
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,860
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$51,280
Bus Driver$44,750
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$43,500
Light Truck Driver$37,600
Laborer and Freight$37,530
Conveyor Operator and Tender$37,230
Stocker and Order Filler$37,180
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $15.02 ($31,240 a year).

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

No: $31,240 against $36,280 nationally, 14% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $32,180, so Columbia pays 3% less.

Where does Columbia rank for packer and packager pay?

279 of 378 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,120 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.