How much does a packer and packager make in New Jersey?
$43,840a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in New Jersey. That is $21.08 an hour or $3,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.08
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 71,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $43,840Highest 10%: $47,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $36,030 | $17.32 | |
| Median | $43,840 | $21.08 | |
| 75th | $44,930 | $21.60 | |
| 90th | $47,310 | $22.75 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $43,970 |
| New York, NY | $43,450 |
| Allentown, PA | $37,970 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $36,090 |
| Vineland, NJ | $34,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packer and packagers.
| 1. Kansas | $44,460 |
| 2. New Jersey | $43,840 |
| 3. Alaska | $41,670 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $40,910 |
| 5. Colorado | $40,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $21.08 ($43,840 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $43,840 against $36,280 nationally, 21% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for packer and packager pay?
New Jersey ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays packer and packagers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $43,970 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.