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Palletizer salary
Average palletizer salary
$15.43
How much does a palletizer make?
The average palletizer salary in the United States is $32,103. Palletizer salaries typically range between $26,000 and $39,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for palletizers is $15.43 per hour.
Palletizer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Palletizers earn the highest average salary in Minnesota.
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Palletizer Salaries By Experience Level
Palletizer salary estimates from across the web
Average palletizer salary by state
Highest paying states for palletizers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $39,744 | $19.11 |
| 2 | Iowa | $35,664 | $17.15 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $35,590 | $17.11 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $35,583 | $17.11 |
| 5 | Vermont | $37,776 | $18.16 |
| 6 | Alaska | $36,106 | $17.36 |
| 7 | Washington | $37,446 | $18.00 |
| 8 | Utah | $35,061 | $16.86 |
| 9 | Illinois | $33,866 | $16.28 |
| 10 | Ohio | $32,193 | $15.48 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $36,919 | $17.75 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $38,237 | $18.38 |
| 13 | Oregon | $35,712 | $17.17 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $31,572 | $15.18 |
| 15 | Montana | $35,847 | $17.23 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $34,261 | $16.47 |
| 17 | Maine | $36,111 | $17.36 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $33,755 | $16.23 |
| 19 | Colorado | $34,964 | $16.81 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $31,539 | $15.16 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $39,186 | $18.84 |
| 22 | Nevada | $33,334 | $16.03 |
| 23 | Kansas | $31,884 | $15.33 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $29,695 | $14.28 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $29,404 | $14.14 |
| 26 | New York | $33,761 | $16.23 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $32,004 | $15.39 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $30,561 | $14.69 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $32,401 | $15.58 |
| 30 | Arizona | $30,877 | $14.84 |
| 31 | Indiana | $28,883 | $13.89 |
| 32 | Idaho | $32,005 | $15.39 |
| 33 | California | $31,503 | $15.15 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $35,591 | $17.11 |
| 35 | Texas | $30,493 | $14.66 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $27,867 | $13.40 |
| 37 | Maryland | $32,298 | $15.53 |
| 38 | Georgia | $28,560 | $13.73 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $28,232 | $13.57 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $28,156 | $13.54 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $29,402 | $14.14 |
| 42 | Delaware | $30,953 | $14.88 |
| 43 | Michigan | $27,563 | $13.25 |
| 44 | Alabama | $27,580 | $13.26 |
| 45 | Missouri | $27,609 | $13.27 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $28,486 | $13.70 |
| 47 | Virginia | $29,689 | $14.27 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $29,336 | $14.10 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $27,493 | $13.22 |
| 50 | Florida | $27,161 | $13.06 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $27,074 | $13.02 |
Highest paying cities for palletizers
The highest-paying cities for palletizers are Minneapolis, MN, Lakewood, WA, and Oshkosh, WI.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis, MN | $39,761 | $19.12 |
| 2 | Lakewood, WA | $37,529 | $18.04 |
| 3 | Oshkosh, WI | $36,227 | $17.42 |
| 4 | Portland, OR | $35,698 | $17.16 |
| 5 | Woonsocket, RI | $35,680 | $17.15 |
| 6 | Schenectady, NY | $34,789 | $16.73 |
| 7 | Gurnee, IL | $34,511 | $16.59 |
| 8 | Medina, OH | $32,728 | $15.73 |
| 9 | Woodland, CA | $32,618 | $15.68 |
| 10 | Fort Worth, TX | $30,614 | $14.72 |
| 11 | Fredericksburg, VA | $29,955 | $14.40 |
| 12 | Murfreesboro, TN | $29,745 | $14.30 |
| 13 | Nicholasville, KY | $29,351 | $14.11 |
| 14 | Atlanta, GA | $28,622 | $13.76 |
| 15 | West Memphis, AR | $28,368 | $13.64 |
| 16 | Terre Haute, IN | $28,323 | $13.62 |
| 17 | Charlotte, NC | $27,736 | $13.33 |
| 18 | Ponca City, OK | $27,614 | $13.28 |
Palletizer salary details
A palletizer's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a palletizer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $32,103 | $2,675 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying palletizer jobs
The highest paying types of palletizers are stock unloader, dock worker, and warehouseman.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dock Worker | $36,027 | $3,002 | $17.32 | 119,104 |
| Stage Hand | $35,686 | $2,974 | $17.16 | 10,766 |
| Loader/Unloader | $31,827 | $2,652 | $15.30 | 67,063 |
| Stock Unloader | $43,736 | $3,645 | $21.03 | 75,994 |
| Mover | $33,187 | $2,766 | $15.96 | 4,222 |
| Warehouseman | $36,022 | $3,002 | $17.32 | 158,488 |
Top companies hiring palletizers now:
Which companies pay palletizers the most?
Palletizer salaries at Kemps and Dairy Farmers of America are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average palletizer salary at companies like O-I Glass and Ajinomoto are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kemps | $40,723 | $19.58 |
| 2 | Dairy Farmers of America | $40,353 | $19.40 |
| 3 | O-I Glass | $39,264 | $18.88 |
| 4 | Ajinomoto | $39,250 | $18.87 |
| 5 | Post Holdings | $38,930 | $18.72 |
| 6 | Red Gold | $38,911 | $18.71 |
| 7 | Cargill | $38,623 | $18.57 |
| 8 | Crown Holdings | $37,840 | $18.19 |
| 9 | Conagra Brands | $37,581 | $18.07 |
| 10 | Tyson Foods | $37,377 | $17.97 |
| 11 | Amcor | $37,113 | $17.84 |
| 12 | Rite Aid | $36,935 | $17.76 |
| 13 | International Paper | $36,846 | $17.71 |
| 14 | Graphic Packaging International | $36,724 | $17.66 |
| 15 | Lactalis | $36,723 | $17.66 |
| 16 | Staples | $36,547 | $17.57 |
| 17 | Southern Champion Tray | $35,438 | $17.04 |
| 18 | JBS USA | $35,388 | $17.01 |
| 19 | CVS Health | $35,340 | $16.99 |
| 20 | Broan | $35,064 | $16.86 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Palletizer salary by industry
The average palletizer salary varies across industries:
- The average palletizer salary in the manufacturing industry is $35,848, the highest of any industry.
- The average palletizer salary in the finance industry is $34,644.
- Palletizers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $29,589, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for palletizers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $35,848 | $17.23 |
| 2 | Transportation | $34,644 | $16.66 |
| 3 | Agriculture | $31,394 | $15.09 |
| 4 | Retail | $29,589 | $14.23 |
High Paying Palletizer Jobs
Palletizer salary trends
The average palletizer salary has risen by $7,602 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average palletizer earned $24,501 annually, but today, they earn $32,103 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for palletizers over the last decade.
Compare palletizer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average palletizer salary over time
Compare palletizer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
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Palletizer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,100 | $15.43 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $30,400 | $14.64 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $29,200 | $14.02 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $27,900 | $13.41 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | $26,800 | $12.89 | +3.7% |
Recently added palletizer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saputo | Palletizer | South Gate, CA | 12/16/2024 | $46,519 |
| Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. | Palletizer | 6A-6P | 4 On 4 Off | | Owatonna, MN | 12/16/2024 | $45,664 |
| Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. | Palletizer | Nichols, NY | 12/16/2024 | $41,448 |
| Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. | Palletizer | Cheraw, SC | 12/16/2024 | $31,514 |
| Relogistics, LLC | Pallet Repair | Glenville, NY | 12/15/2024 | $37,566 |
| Relogistics, LLC | Pallet Repair | Houston, TX | 12/15/2024 | $29,218 |
| Gordon Food Service | Pallet Rotator | Aberdeen, MD | 12/14/2024 | $40,968 |
| Partners Personnel Management | Dayshift Palletizers | Prince George, VA | 12/14/2024 | $42,784 |
| House of Flavors | Palletizer 3Rd Shift | Ludington, MI | 12/14/2024 | $43,827 |
| Capstone Logistics | Warehouse Palletizer | Fort Mill, SC | 12/09/2024 | $34,436 |
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