SOC 53-7064 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Packers and Packagers, Hand — Arizona
Arizona nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
In Arizona, AZ the median wage is $30,600.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Arizona, AZ the median wage is $30,600. That is 15.7% lower than the national median of $36,280. Pay ranges from under $30,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $36,240 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $30,580 to $30,730.
The area has 440 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.27 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Flagstaff records the highest median at $39,050. Of the 318 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 317th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | −15.7% |
| 25th | $30,580 | −15.7% |
| Median (50th) | $30,600 | −15.7% |
| 75th | $30,730 | −15.3% |
| 90th | $36,240 | −0.1% |
| Mean | $31,770 | −12.4% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flagstaff | $39,050 | 70 | |
| 2 | Prescott Valley | $38,590 | 220 | |
| 3 | Tucson | $38,180 | 640 | |
| 4 | Phoenix | $37,840 | 5,140 | |
| 5 | Sierra Vista | $30,580 | 60 | |
| 6 | Yuma | $30,580 | 500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $30,600 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$30,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,387US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,600 a year, 15.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,580 to $36,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 440 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Flagstaff, at $39,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Arizona, AZ?
The median annual wage is $30,600, or $14.71 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $36,280, so pay in Arizona, AZ is 15.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona, AZ earns more than $36,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,580 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Flagstaff, at $39,050 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 440 jobs in this occupation in Arizona, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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