How much does a packer and packager make in Mississippi?
$33,240a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in Mississippi. That is $15.98 an hour or $2,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.98
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,570Median: $33,240Highest 10%: $44,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,570 | $9.89 | |
| 25th | $27,060 | $13.01 | |
| Median | $33,240 | $15.98 | |
| 75th | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| 90th | $44,530 | $21.41 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $35,630 |
| Jackson, MS | $34,580 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $30,070 |
| Gulfport, MS | $28,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packer and packagers.
| 37. Massachusetts | $34,200 |
| 38. Arkansas | $33,930 |
| 39. Georgia | $33,260 |
| 40. Mississippi | $33,240 |
| 41. Texas | $33,090 |
| 42. South Carolina | $32,180 |
| 43. Wyoming | $32,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $15.98 ($33,240 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $33,240 against $36,280 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for packer and packager pay?
Mississippi ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays packer and packagers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $35,630 a year.
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.