SOC 53-7064 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Packers and Packagers, Hand — Northern Indiana
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Northern Indiana, IN the median wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand is $40,880 a year, which is 12.7% higher than the national figure of $36,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northern Indiana, IN the median wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand is $40,880 a year, which is 12.7% higher than the national figure of $36,280. Half of workers earn between $35,630 and $47,970. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,010 and the ninetieth at $47,980.
The area has 1,010 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.8 of every thousand jobs. Evansville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,100. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 316th of 409 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,010 | −17.3% |
| 25th | $35,630 | −1.8% |
| Median (50th) | $40,880 | +12.7% |
| 75th | $47,970 | +32.2% |
| 90th | $47,980 | +32.2% |
| Mean | $40,190 | +10.8% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evansville | $38,100 | 370 | |
| 2 | Elkhart | $37,900 | 640 | |
| 3 | Indianapolis | $37,040 | 3,330 | |
| 4 | Columbus | $36,880 | 110 | |
| 5 | Fort Wayne | $36,630 | 950 | |
| 6 | Bloomington | $36,480 | 220 | |
| 7 | Lafayette | $36,100 | 190 | |
| 8 | South Bend | $35,790 | 310 | |
| 9 | Michigan City | $35,490 | 160 | |
| 10 | Kokomo | $32,270 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northern Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $40,880 goes as far as $43,816 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,816US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,880 a year, 12.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,010 to $47,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,010 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Evansville, at $38,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Northern Indiana, IN?
The median annual wage is $40,880, or $19.66 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 Northern Indiana, IN is 12.7% 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 Northern Indiana, IN earns more than $47,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,010 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 Evansville, at $38,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,010 jobs in this occupation in Northern Indiana, 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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