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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
PercentileYearlyHourly
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
Packer and Packager salary in Kentucky Packer and Packager salary in all states

Related jobs in Owensboro

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,110
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$50,600
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$50,010
Bus Driver$44,560
Light Truck Driver$39,700
Laborer and Freight$39,380
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,430
Stocker and Order Filler$31,210
Driver/Sales Worker$30,380
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$29,390
Salaries for every job in Owensboro, KY

Frequently 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.