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Packer/Shipper salary
Average packer/shipper salary
$15.19
How much does a packer/shipper make?
The average packer/shipper salary in the United States is $31,596. Packer/shipper salaries typically range between $26,000 and $38,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for packer/shippers is $15.19 per hour.
Packer/shipper salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Packer/shippers earn the highest average salary in Minnesota.
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Where can a Packer/Shipper earn more?
Packer/Shipper Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level packer/shipper | $28,100 | $13.49 |
| Mid-level packer/shipper | $33,200 | $15.95 |
| Senior-level packer/shipper | $34,900 | $16.80 |
Average packer/shipper salary by state
Highest paying states for packer/shippers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $36,601 | $17.60 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $37,022 | $17.80 |
| 3 | Iowa | $34,061 | $16.38 |
| 4 | Missouri | $36,423 | $17.51 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $36,051 | $17.33 |
| 6 | Indiana | $32,645 | $15.69 |
| 7 | Michigan | $32,915 | $15.82 |
| 8 | Illinois | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $32,271 | $15.51 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $32,013 | $15.39 |
| 11 | Ohio | $32,217 | $15.49 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $32,849 | $15.79 |
| 13 | Nevada | $32,707 | $15.72 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $35,606 | $17.12 |
| 15 | Montana | $34,464 | $16.57 |
| 16 | Maryland | $34,046 | $16.37 |
| 17 | Maine | $32,243 | $15.50 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $31,280 | $15.04 |
| 19 | New York | $33,559 | $16.13 |
| 20 | Idaho | $32,181 | $15.47 |
| 21 | Alaska | $33,998 | $16.35 |
| 22 | Oregon | $32,753 | $15.75 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $30,040 | $14.44 |
| 24 | Vermont | $31,958 | $15.36 |
| 25 | Delaware | $32,531 | $15.64 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $31,711 | $15.25 |
| 27 | Washington | $32,480 | $15.62 |
| 28 | Kansas | $30,539 | $14.68 |
| 29 | Utah | $31,264 | $15.03 |
| 30 | Connecticut | $31,788 | $15.28 |
| 31 | Arizona | $29,649 | $14.25 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $30,730 | $14.77 |
| 33 | California | $31,140 | $14.97 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $27,801 | $13.37 |
| 35 | Colorado | $31,493 | $15.14 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $32,243 | $15.50 |
| 37 | Georgia | $29,074 | $13.98 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $29,686 | $14.27 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $29,015 | $13.95 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $28,450 | $13.68 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $29,389 | $14.13 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $27,689 | $13.31 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $27,257 | $13.10 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | $28,272 | $13.59 |
| 45 | Virginia | $27,774 | $13.35 |
| 46 | Texas | $28,352 | $13.63 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $27,744 | $13.34 |
| 48 | District of Columbia | $28,832 | $13.86 |
| 49 | Alabama | $26,725 | $12.85 |
| 50 | Florida | $25,670 | $12.34 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $22,726 | $10.93 |
Highest paying cities for packer/shippers
The highest-paying cities for packer/shippers are Chelmsford, MA, Grand Rapids, MI, and Edison, NJ.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelmsford, MA | $36,062 | $17.34 |
| 2 | Grand Rapids, MI | $33,150 | $15.94 |
| 3 | Edison, NJ | $32,837 | $15.79 |
| 4 | Plainfield, IN | $32,459 | $15.61 |
| 5 | Oxnard, CA | $31,051 | $14.93 |
| 6 | Leavenworth, KS | $30,737 | $14.78 |
| 7 | Murfreesboro, TN | $29,990 | $14.42 |
| 8 | Tulsa, OK | $29,788 | $14.32 |
| 9 | Tempe, AZ | $29,662 | $14.26 |
| 10 | Santa Fe, NM | $29,618 | $14.24 |
| 11 | Plano, TX | $28,737 | $13.82 |
| 12 | North Charleston, SC | $28,713 | $13.80 |
| 13 | Concord, NH | $28,272 | $13.59 |
| 14 | Erie, PA | $28,226 | $13.57 |
| 15 | Southaven, MS | $28,078 | $13.50 |
| 16 | Greenville, NC | $27,724 | $13.33 |
| 17 | Roanoke, VA | $27,532 | $13.24 |
| 18 | Rockledge, FL | $25,764 | $12.39 |
Packer/Shipper salary details
A packer/shipper's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a packer/shipper's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $31,596 | $2,633 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying packer/shipper jobs
The highest paying types of packer/shippers are grocery bagger, jack, and wrapper.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagger | $34,119 | $2,843 | $16.40 | 3,411 |
| Picker And Packer | $30,841 | $2,570 | $14.83 | 67,478 |
| Inspector Packer | $31,345 | $2,612 | $15.07 | 33,923 |
| Assembler/Packer | $28,115 | $2,343 | $13.52 | 35,106 |
| Warehouse Packer | $30,384 | $2,532 | $14.61 | 154,284 |
| Package Handler | $32,785 | $2,732 | $15.76 | 93,831 |
Top companies hiring packer/shippers now:
Which companies pay packer/shippers the most?
Packer/shipper salaries at L3Harris and DLH are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average packer/shipper salary at companies like Volt Information Sciences and Club Champion are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L3Harris | $33,856 | $16.28 |
| 2 | DLH | $33,827 | $16.26 |
| 3 | Volt Information Sciences | $31,039 | $14.92 |
| 4 | Club Champion | $30,645 | $14.73 |
| 5 | Management Recruiters International(MRI) | $30,532 | $14.68 |
| 6 | Martin Sprocket & Gear | $30,386 | $14.61 |
| 7 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $30,068 | $14.46 |
| 8 | Chase Professionals | $29,754 | $14.30 |
| 9 | HW Staffing Solutions | $29,510 | $14.19 |
| 10 | The Reserves Network | $29,498 | $14.18 |
| 11 | Petco Holdings, Inc. | $29,291 | $14.08 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Packer/Shipper salary by industry
The average packer/shipper salary varies across industries:
- The average packer/shipper salary in the technology industry is $33,844, the highest of any industry.
- The average packer/shipper salary in the finance industry is $32,769.
- Packer/shippers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $31,404, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for packer/shippers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $33,844 | $16.27 |
| 2 | Manufacturing | $32,769 | $15.75 |
| 3 | Transportation | $32,394 | $15.57 |
| 4 | Retail | $31,404 | $15.10 |
High Paying Packer/Shipper Jobs
Packer/Shipper salary trends
The average packer/shipper salary has risen by $9,214 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average packer/shipper earned $22,382 annually, but today, they earn $31,596 a year. That works out to a 27% change in pay for packer/shippers over the last decade.
Compare packer/shipper salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average packer/shipper salary over time
Compare packer/shipper salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Packer/Shipper salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,600 | $15.19 | +7.6% |
| 2024 | $29,200 | $14.03 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | $27,700 | $13.31 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | $26,400 | $12.69 | +5.5% |
| 2021 | $24,900 | $11.98 | +5.1% |
Recently added packer/shipper salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Ritchey | Seasonal Shipper/Packers-11Pm-7AM | Phillipsburg, NJ | 12/12/2024 | $49,587 |
| The Gill Corporation | Packer/Shipper Lead (72523) | El Monte, CA | 12/09/2024 | $52,947 |
| Dlhcorporation | Shipper Packer | Murfreesboro, TN | 11/20/2024 | $38,547 |
| Dlhcorporation | Shipper Packer | Leavenworth, KS | 11/20/2024 | $39,549 |
| Dlhcorporation | Shipper Packer | Lancaster, TX | 11/20/2024 | $39,340 |
| Whittle Limited | Shipper/Packer (3RD Shift) | Noel, MO | 11/19/2024 | $35,479 |
| DLH | Shipper Packer | Leavenworth, KS | 10/18/2024 | $39,549 |
| Safe Staffing of Ohio, Inc. | Packer/Shipper-1St. Shift | Elyria, OH | 10/18/2024 | $33,392 |
| Kansas Action for Children, Inc. | Shipper Packer | Lane, KS | 10/15/2024 | $39,549 |
| Ascension Employment | Packer/Shipper | Irving, TX | 10/15/2024 | $33,392 |
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