SOC 53-7064 · May 2025 · United States
Packers and Packagers, Hand
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand across the United States is $36,280 per year, measured over 559,820 jobs. The highest state median is in Kansas, at $44,460.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Packers and Packagers, Hand
Pay for this occupation varies by 60.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Kansas pays $44,460 and Louisiana pays $27,710.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | $44,460 | 9,900 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $43,840 | 71,260 | |
| 3 | Alaska | $41,670 | 560 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $40,910 | 170 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $40,730 | 4,120 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $40,310 | 5,460 | |
| 7 | Vermont | $39,440 | 810 | |
| 8 | Washington | $39,220 | 11,940 | |
| 9 | Nebraska | $38,880 | 3,010 | |
| 10 | Missouri | $37,670 | 5,910 |
States with the most Packers and Packagers, Hand jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 79,730 | $37,260 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | 71,260 | $43,840 | |
| 3 | Texas | 46,510 | $33,090 | |
| 4 | Florida | 38,860 | $28,280 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 23,270 | $36,090 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 22,990 | $36,960 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 20,700 | $37,000 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 19,600 | $34,360 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 17,380 | $33,260 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 15,590 | $35,340 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greeley | $48,780 | 200 |
| 2 | Sheboygan | $47,550 | 410 |
| 3 | Hinesville | $45,970 | 50 |
| 4 | Kansas City | $44,460 | 8,890 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $44,370 | 90 |
| 6 | Seattle | $44,010 | 4,270 |
| 7 | Philadelphia | $43,970 | 23,180 |
| 8 | New York | $43,450 | 51,020 |
| 9 | Fairbanks | $42,700 | 90 |
| 10 | Rochester | $42,520 | 110 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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