SOC 53-7064 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Packers and Packagers, Hand — Oregon
Oregon · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Oregon is $36,190 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 Oregon is $36,190 per year, close to the national median of $36,280 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $33,700 and $40,170. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,100 and the ninetieth at $45,400.
The area has 6,370 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.2 of every thousand jobs. Oregon ranks number 24th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Medford records the highest median at $37,830. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 712th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,100 | −14.3% |
| 25th | $33,700 | −7.1% |
| Median (50th) | $36,190 | −0.2% |
| 75th | $40,170 | +10.7% |
| 90th | $45,400 | +25.1% |
| Mean | $37,640 | +3.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $36,190 buys what $35,000 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,000US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,190 a year, 0.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,100 to $45,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,370 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 24th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Medford, at $37,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $36,190, or $17.40 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 Oregon is 0.2% 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 Oregon earns more than $45,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,100 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 Medford, at $37,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,370 jobs in this occupation in Oregon. 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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