SOC 53-7064 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Packers and Packagers, Hand — Nevada
Nevada · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Nevada is $37,400 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 Nevada is $37,400 per year, close to the national median of $36,280 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $34,950 and $41,600. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,520 and the ninetieth at $47,520.
Employment stands at 3,750, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Nevada ranks number 13th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Reno records the highest median at $40,240. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 602nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,520 | −21.4% |
| 25th | $34,950 | −3.7% |
| Median (50th) | $37,400 | +3.1% |
| 75th | $41,600 | +14.7% |
| 90th | $47,520 | +31.0% |
| Mean | $38,750 | +6.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reno | $40,240 | 1,050 | |
| 2 | Carson City | $36,990 | 130 | |
| 3 | Las Vegas | $35,700 | 2,420 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $37,400 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$37,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,400US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,400 a year, 3.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,520 to $47,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,750 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 13th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $40,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $37,400, or $17.98 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 Nevada is 3.1% 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 Nevada earns more than $47,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,520 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 Reno, at $40,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,750 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. 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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