SOC 53-7064 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Packers and Packagers, Hand — Evansville
Evansville, IN · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Evansville, IN is $38,100 per year, close to the national median of $36,280 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Evansville, IN is $38,100 per year, close to the national median of $36,280 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $30,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $46,070 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,910 to $44,830.
The area has 370 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.7 of every thousand jobs. Elkhart leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,900. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 302nd of 376 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,370 | −16.3% |
| 25th | $34,910 | −3.8% |
| Median (50th) | $38,100 | +5.0% |
| 75th | $44,830 | +23.6% |
| 90th | $46,070 | +27.0% |
| Mean | $39,070 | +7.7% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhart | $37,900 | 640 | |
| 2 | Indianapolis | $37,040 | 3,330 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $36,880 | 110 | |
| 4 | Fort Wayne | $36,630 | 950 | |
| 5 | Bloomington | $36,480 | 220 | |
| 6 | Lafayette | $36,100 | 190 | |
| 7 | South Bend | $35,790 | 310 | |
| 8 | Michigan City | $35,490 | 160 | |
| 9 | Kokomo | $32,270 | 50 | |
| 10 | Terre Haute | $29,750 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Evansville run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $38,100 goes as far as $40,836 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,836US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,100 a year, 5.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,370 to $46,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 370 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elkhart, at $37,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Evansville, IN?
The median annual wage is $38,100, or $18.32 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 Evansville, IN is 5.0% higher. 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 Evansville, IN earns more than $46,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,370 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 Elkhart, at $37,900 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 370 jobs in this occupation in Evansville, IN. 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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