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How much does a packer and packager make in Knoxville?

$36,410a year

Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,034 a month.

Hourly
$17.50
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
116 of 378
Jobs in the area
1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,710Median: $36,410Highest 10%: $45,540
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,710$11.88
25th$30,600$14.71
Median$36,410$17.50
75th$38,280$18.40
90th$45,540$21.89

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.

Morristown, TN$40,280
Jackson, TN$37,670
Kingsport, TN$36,570
Clarksville, TN$36,130
Nashville, TN$36,000
Memphis, TN$35,630
Chattanooga, TN$35,180
Cleveland, TN$33,050
Johnson City, TN$33,020
Packer and Packager salary in Tennessee Packer and Packager salary in all states

Related jobs in Knoxville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$123,000
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$60,160
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,100
Crane and Tower Operator$58,670
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$51,030
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor$45,940
Traffic Technician$44,090
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$42,410
Driver/Sales Worker$39,800
Light Truck Driver$39,330
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $17.50 ($36,410 a year).

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

Yes: $36,410 against $36,280 nationally, 0% more.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $35,980, so Knoxville pays 1% more.

Where does Knoxville rank for packer and packager pay?

116 of 378 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,540 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.