How much does a packer and packager make in Montana?
$34,960a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in Montana. That is $16.81 an hour or $2,913 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.81
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,980Median: $34,960Highest 10%: $45,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,980 | $11.05 | |
| 25th | $28,730 | $13.81 | |
| Median | $34,960 | $16.81 | |
| 75th | $43,200 | $20.77 | |
| 90th | $45,950 | $22.09 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $39,700 |
| Missoula, MT | $39,520 |
| Billings, MT | $36,220 |
| Helena, MT | $35,360 |
| Great Falls, MT | $29,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packer and packagers.
| 31. Maryland | $35,860 |
| 32. Michigan | $35,340 |
| 33. Virginia | $35,000 |
| 34. Montana | $34,960 |
| 35. Oklahoma | $34,520 |
| 36. North Carolina | $34,360 |
| 37. Massachusetts | $34,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $16.81 ($34,960 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $34,960 against $36,280 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Montana rank for packer and packager pay?
Montana ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays packer and packagers the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $39,700 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.