How much does a packer and packager make in Portland?
$37,450a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,121 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 3,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,770Median: $37,450Highest 10%: $47,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,770 | $16.24 | |
| 25th | $34,590 | $16.63 | |
| Median | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $42,260 | $20.32 | |
| 90th | $47,940 | $23.05 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.
| Medford, OR | $37,830 |
| Bend, OR | $36,870 |
| Salem, OR | $35,410 |
| Albany, OR | $35,360 |
| Eugene, OR | $33,560 |
| Corvallis, OR | $31,640 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $31,400 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $173,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,900 |
| Captain | $93,440 |
| Ship Engineer | $88,800 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $80,260 |
| Bus Driver | $80,170 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $65,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,830 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $63,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $18.00 ($37,450 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $37,450 against $36,280 nationally, 3% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $36,190, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for packer and packager pay?
75 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a packer and packager make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,940 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.