SOC 53-7064 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Packers and Packagers, Hand — York
York-Hanover, PA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in York, PA comes to $41,800 a year, ahead of the national median of $36,280 by 15.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in York, PA comes to $41,800 a year, ahead of the national median of $36,280 by 15.2%. Pay ranges from under $29,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $49,220 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,870 to $43,370.
Employment stands at 1,960, or 10.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Philadelphia records the highest median at $43,970. Of the 390 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 312th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,240 | −19.4% |
| 25th | $35,870 | −1.1% |
| Median (50th) | $41,800 | +15.2% |
| 75th | $43,370 | +19.5% |
| 90th | $49,220 | +35.7% |
| Mean | $40,220 | +10.9% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $43,970 | 23,180 | |
| 2 | Allentown | $37,970 | 2,850 | |
| 3 | Harrisburg | $37,790 | 1,760 | |
| 4 | Lancaster | $37,550 | 1,470 | |
| 5 | Lebanon | $37,510 | 470 | |
| 6 | Reading | $37,510 | 990 | |
| 7 | Scranton | $37,430 | 2,080 | |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | $36,650 | 1,920 | |
| 9 | Chambersburg | $36,600 | 310 | |
| 10 | Erie | $36,180 | 350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in York run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $41,800 goes as far as $42,828 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,828US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,800 a year, 15.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,240 to $49,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,960 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $43,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in York, PA?
The median annual wage is $41,800, or $20.09 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 York, PA is 15.2% 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 York, PA earns more than $49,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,240 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 Philadelphia, at $43,970 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,960 jobs in this occupation in York, PA. 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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