How much does a packer and packager make in Rochester?
$42,520a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $20.44 an hour or $3,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.44
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,240Median: $42,520Highest 10%: $62,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,240 | $14.54 | |
| 25th | $37,550 | $18.05 | |
| Median | $42,520 | $20.44 | |
| 75th | $44,140 | $21.22 | |
| 90th | $62,820 | $30.20 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.
| Duluth, MN | $41,370 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $39,890 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $37,940 |
| Mankato, MN | $35,720 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $34,980 |
| La Crosse, WI | $34,850 |
| Fargo, ND | $29,180 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $29,130 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, MNFrequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $20.44 ($42,520 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $42,520 against $36,280 nationally, 17% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $40,310, so Rochester pays 5% more.
Where does Rochester rank for packer and packager pay?
10 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a packer and packager make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,820 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.