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How much does a packer and packager make in Columbus?

$27,320a year

Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $13.13 an hour or $2,277 a month.

Hourly
$13.13
Vs. national median
-25%
Rank among cities
355 of 378
Jobs in the area
340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,760Median: $27,320Highest 10%: $38,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$18,760$9.02
25th$23,760$11.42
Median$27,320$13.13
75th$32,950$15.84
90th$38,150$18.34

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
Augusta, GA$31,390
Macon, GA$29,850
Dalton, GA$29,780
Albany, GA$28,160
Brunswick, GA$27,750
Valdosta, GA$27,250
Packer and Packager salary in Georgia Packer and Packager salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,090
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$47,570
Bus Driver$47,570
Bus Driver$44,950
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$42,890
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$39,450
Driver/Sales Worker$39,050
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$37,450
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$37,090
Laborer and Freight$36,910
Salaries for every job in Columbus, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $13.13 ($27,320 a year).

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

No: $27,320 against $36,280 nationally, 25% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $33,260, so Columbus pays 18% less.

Where does Columbus rank for packer and packager pay?

355 of 378 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $18,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,150 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.