How much does a packer and packager make in Columbus?
$36,880a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Columbus, IN metro area. That is $17.73 an hour or $3,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.73
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,430Median: $36,880Highest 10%: $44,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,430 | $13.67 | |
| 25th | $30,300 | $14.57 | |
| Median | $36,880 | $17.73 | |
| 75th | $43,510 | $20.92 | |
| 90th | $44,740 | $21.51 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.
| Evansville, IN | $38,100 |
| Elkhart, IN | $37,900 |
| Louisville, KY | $37,500 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $37,040 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,650 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $36,630 |
| Bloomington, IN | $36,480 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,180 |
| Lafayette, IN | $36,100 |
| South Bend, IN | $35,790 |
| Michigan City, IN | $35,490 |
| Kokomo, IN | $32,270 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $29,750 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, IN metro area is $17.73 ($36,880 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $36,880 against $36,280 nationally, 2% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $37,420, so Columbus pays 1% less.
Where does Columbus rank for packer and packager pay?
97 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a packer and packager make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,740 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.