How much does a packer and packager make in Lafayette?
$36,100a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $17.36 an hour or $3,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.36
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,220Median: $36,100Highest 10%: $49,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,220 | $12.61 | |
| 25th | $29,690 | $14.27 | |
| Median | $36,100 | $17.36 | |
| 75th | $43,710 | $21.01 | |
| 90th | $49,150 | $23.63 |
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 |
| Columbus, IN | $36,880 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,650 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $36,630 |
| Bloomington, IN | $36,480 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,180 |
| 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 Lafayette, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $17.36 ($36,100 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
Yes: $36,100 against $36,280 nationally, 0% more.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $37,420, so Lafayette pays 4% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for packer and packager pay?
131 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a packer and packager make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,150 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.