How much does a packer and packager make in Owensboro?
$37,180a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Owensboro, KY metro area. That is $17.88 an hour or $3,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.88
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,520Median: $37,180Highest 10%: $42,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,520 | $13.23 | |
| 25th | $30,610 | $14.72 | |
| Median | $37,180 | $17.88 | |
| 75th | $41,510 | $19.96 | |
| 90th | $42,110 | $20.25 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.
| Louisville, KY | $37,500 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,650 |
| Lexington, KY | $36,190 |
| Clarksville, TN | $36,130 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $34,690 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $33,310 |
| Huntington, WV | $33,090 |
| Paducah, KY | $32,830 |
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Salaries for every job in Owensboro, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Owensboro?
The median hourly pay in the Owensboro, KY metro area is $17.88 ($37,180 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Owensboro than the national average?
Yes: $37,180 against $36,280 nationally, 2% more.
How does Owensboro compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $36,850, so Owensboro pays 1% more.
Where does Owensboro rank for packer and packager pay?
88 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a packer and packager make starting out in Owensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,110 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.