How much does a packer and packager make in Salem?
$35,410a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $17.02 an hour or $2,951 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.02
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 167 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,170Median: $35,410Highest 10%: $40,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,170 | $14.99 | |
| 25th | $31,790 | $15.28 | |
| Median | $35,410 | $17.02 | |
| 75th | $37,520 | $18.04 | |
| 90th | $40,840 | $19.63 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.
| Medford, OR | $37,830 |
| Portland, OR | $37,450 |
| Bend, OR | $36,870 |
| Albany, OR | $35,360 |
| Eugene, OR | $33,560 |
| Corvallis, OR | $31,640 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $31,400 |
Related jobs in Salem
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $17.02 ($35,410 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $35,410 against $36,280 nationally, 2% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $36,190, so Salem pays 2% less.
Where does Salem rank for packer and packager pay?
167 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a packer and packager make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,840 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.