How much does a packer and packager make in St. Louis?
$37,280a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $17.92 an hour or $3,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.92
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 2,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,530Median: $37,280Highest 10%: $47,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,530 | $15.16 | |
| 25th | $33,330 | $16.02 | |
| Median | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 75th | $40,240 | $19.35 | |
| 90th | $47,090 | $22.64 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.
| Kansas City, MO | $44,460 |
| Columbia, MO | $39,520 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $38,290 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $37,210 |
| Joplin, MO | $36,010 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $35,740 |
| Springfield, MO | $35,370 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $127,600 |
| Captain | $94,990 |
| Commercial Pilot | $91,540 |
| Transportation Inspector | $77,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,790 |
| Bus Driver | $61,080 |
| Tank Car | $60,950 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $60,750 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,240 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $57,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $17.92 ($37,280 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $37,280 against $36,280 nationally, 3% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $37,670, so St. Louis pays 1% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for packer and packager pay?
85 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a packer and packager make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,090 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.