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How much does a packer and packager make in Lincoln?

$35,440a year

Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $17.04 an hour or $2,953 a month.

Hourly
$17.04
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
166 of 378
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,430Median: $35,440Highest 10%: $46,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,430$13.67
25th$30,700$14.76
Median$35,440$17.04
75th$39,120$18.81
90th$46,060$22.14

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.

Omaha, NE$38,880
Sioux City, IA$37,390
Packer and Packager salary in Nebraska Packer and Packager salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$81,790
Crane and Tower Operator$77,500
Bus Driver$61,120
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,270
Bus Driver$55,760
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$48,190
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,330
Light Truck Driver$44,050
Conveyor Operator and Tender$42,910
Laborer and Freight$40,450
Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $17.04 ($35,440 a year).

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

No: $35,440 against $36,280 nationally, 2% less.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $38,880, so Lincoln pays 9% less.

Where does Lincoln rank for packer and packager pay?

166 of 378 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,060 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.