How much does a packer and packager make in Pennsylvania?
$36,960a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in Pennsylvania. That is $17.77 an hour or $3,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.77
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,870Median: $36,960Highest 10%: $48,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,870 | $13.88 | |
| 25th | $33,640 | $16.17 | |
| Median | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| 75th | $42,380 | $20.38 | |
| 90th | $48,190 | $23.17 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $43,970 |
| York, PA | $41,800 |
| Allentown, PA | $37,970 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $37,790 |
| Lancaster, PA | $37,550 |
| Lebanon, PA | $37,510 |
| Reading, PA | $37,510 |
| Scranton, PA | $37,430 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $36,650 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $36,600 |
| Erie, PA | $36,180 |
| Williamsport, PA | $36,100 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $33,880 |
| Altoona, PA | $33,640 |
| Johnstown, PA | $33,580 |
| State College, PA | $32,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packer and packagers.
| 16. New York | $37,260 |
| 17. Arizona | $37,060 |
| 18. Ohio | $37,000 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $36,960 |
| 20. Idaho | $36,920 |
| 21. Kentucky | $36,850 |
| 22. Rhode Island | $36,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.77 ($36,960 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $36,960 against $36,280 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for packer and packager pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania 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.