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How much does a packer and packager make in Kalamazoo?

$37,280a year

Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area. That is $17.92 an hour or $3,107 a month.

Hourly
$17.92
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
84 of 378
Jobs in the area
570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,240Median: $37,280Highest 10%: $44,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,240$14.54
25th$32,290$15.52
Median$37,280$17.92
75th$39,480$18.98
90th$44,740$21.51

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.

Detroit, MI$36,120
South Bend, IN$35,790
Grand Rapids, MI$35,570
Ann Arbor, MI$34,940
Lansing, MI$34,830
Midland, MI$34,750
Monroe, MI$34,680
Traverse City, MI$34,500
Niles, MI$34,270
Jackson, MI$33,340
Flint, MI$33,090
Muskegon, MI$32,520
Battle Creek, MI$31,310
Saginaw, MI$31,060
Bay City, MI$30,080
Packer and Packager salary in Michigan Packer and Packager salary in all states

Related jobs in Kalamazoo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,870
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$55,880
Light Truck Driver$45,460
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,920
Bus Driver$44,670
Laborer and Freight$44,350
Driver/Sales Worker$44,210
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$41,490
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,230
Stocker and Order Filler$35,090
Salaries for every job in Kalamazoo, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area is $17.92 ($37,280 a year).

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

Yes: $37,280 against $36,280 nationally, 3% more.

How does Kalamazoo compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $35,340, so Kalamazoo pays 5% more.

Where does Kalamazoo rank for packer and packager pay?

84 of 378 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,240 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.