How much does a packer and packager make in Merced?
$34,320a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Merced, CA metro area. That is $16.50 an hour or $2,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.50
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 221 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $34,320Highest 10%: $39,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 75th | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| 90th | $39,840 | $19.15 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.
| San Jose, CA | $42,410 |
| San Francisco, CA | $41,610 |
| Modesto, CA | $40,680 |
| Napa, CA | $39,070 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $38,470 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,400 |
| Yuba City, CA | $38,030 |
| Vallejo, CA | $37,950 |
| Sacramento, CA | $37,450 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,390 |
| San Diego, CA | $36,890 |
| Stockton, CA | $36,660 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $36,510 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,140 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $36,020 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,940 |
| Chico, CA | $35,870 |
| Oxnard, CA | $35,730 |
| Salinas, CA | $35,480 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,260 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,060 |
| Redding, CA | $34,830 |
| Visalia, CA | $34,740 |
| El Centro, CA | $34,320 |
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Salaries for every job in Merced, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Merced?
The median hourly pay in the Merced, CA metro area is $16.50 ($34,320 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Merced than the national average?
No: $34,320 against $36,280 nationally, 5% less.
How does Merced compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $37,260, so Merced pays 8% less.
Where does Merced rank for packer and packager pay?
221 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a packer and packager make starting out in Merced?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,840 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.