How much does a packer and packager make in Omaha?

$38,880a year

Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $18.69 an hour or $3,240 a month.

Hourly: $18.69
Vs. national median: +7%
Rank among cities: 35 of 378
Jobs in the area: 1,520

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $29,410Median: $38,880Highest 10%: $45,460

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$29,410	$14.14
25th	$35,630	$17.13
Median	$38,880	$18.69
75th	$42,460	$20.41
90th	$45,460	$21.86

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.

Sioux City, IA	$37,390
Lincoln, NE	$35,440

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Related jobs in Omaha

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot	$110,200
Crane and Tower Operator	$68,880
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker	$59,400
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$58,010
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector	$51,530
Bus Driver	$50,850
Bus Driver	$46,740
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator	$45,120
Light Truck Driver	$45,080
Conveyor Operator and Tender	$44,650

Salaries for every job in Omaha, NE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $18.69 ($38,880 a year).

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

Yes: $38,880 against $36,280 nationally, 7% more.

How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $38,880, so Omaha pays 0% more.

Where does Omaha rank for packer and packager pay?

35 of 378 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,460 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.