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Sorter/Packer salary
Average sorter/packer salary
$14.75
How much does a sorter/packer make?
The average sorter/packer salary in the United States is $30,672. Sorter/packer salaries typically range between $25,000 and $37,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for sorter/packers is $14.75 per hour.
Sorter/packer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Sorter/packers earn the highest average salary in Indiana.
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Where can a Sorter/Packer earn more?
Average sorter/packer salary by state
Highest paying states for sorter/packers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $37,470 | $18.01 |
| 2 | Kansas | $35,030 | $16.84 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $33,741 | $16.22 |
| 4 | Maine | $35,483 | $17.06 |
| 5 | Nevada | $33,761 | $16.23 |
| 6 | Vermont | $36,710 | $17.65 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $34,910 | $16.78 |
| 8 | New York | $36,075 | $17.34 |
| 9 | Iowa | $31,605 | $15.19 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $31,478 | $15.13 |
| 11 | Kentucky | $30,941 | $14.88 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $31,429 | $15.11 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $33,356 | $16.04 |
| 14 | Utah | $32,863 | $15.80 |
| 15 | Montana | $34,164 | $16.43 |
| 16 | Washington | $34,269 | $16.48 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $32,796 | $15.77 |
| 18 | Ohio | $30,743 | $14.78 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $32,581 | $15.66 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $30,898 | $14.85 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $31,035 | $14.92 |
| 22 | Colorado | $33,033 | $15.88 |
| 23 | Maryland | $32,824 | $15.78 |
| 24 | Delaware | $32,583 | $15.66 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $31,695 | $15.24 |
| 26 | Arizona | $30,730 | $14.77 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $31,214 | $15.01 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $32,192 | $15.48 |
| 29 | Oregon | $32,188 | $15.47 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $28,905 | $13.90 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $31,550 | $15.17 |
| 32 | California | $31,343 | $15.07 |
| 33 | Alaska | $32,453 | $15.60 |
| 34 | Georgia | $29,827 | $14.34 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $30,874 | $14.84 |
| 36 | Illinois | $29,462 | $14.16 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $29,914 | $14.38 |
| 38 | Missouri | $29,585 | $14.22 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $30,190 | $14.51 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $28,739 | $13.82 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $28,380 | $13.64 |
| 42 | Virginia | $28,451 | $13.68 |
| 43 | Michigan | $24,589 | $11.82 |
| 44 | Alabama | $27,898 | $13.41 |
| 45 | Texas | $27,733 | $13.33 |
| 46 | Idaho | $27,885 | $13.41 |
| 47 | District of Columbia | $29,508 | $14.19 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $27,252 | $13.10 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $26,915 | $12.94 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $28,902 | $13.90 |
| 51 | Florida | $22,926 | $11.02 |
Highest paying cities for sorter/packers
The highest-paying cities for sorter/packers are Yakima, WA, Minneapolis, MN, and Dover, DE.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yakima, WA | $34,355 | $16.52 |
| 2 | Minneapolis, MN | $33,410 | $16.06 |
| 3 | Dover, DE | $32,378 | $15.57 |
| 4 | Stockton, CA | $31,963 | $15.37 |
| 5 | Rapid City, SD | $31,579 | $15.18 |
| 6 | Cleveland, OH | $31,378 | $15.09 |
| 7 | Harrisburg, PA | $31,313 | $15.05 |
| 8 | Gainesville, GA | $30,136 | $14.49 |
| 9 | Saint Charles, IL | $29,548 | $14.21 |
| 10 | Chapel Hill, NC | $28,956 | $13.92 |
| 11 | Dallas, TX | $27,902 | $13.41 |
| 12 | Rock Hill, SC | $27,676 | $13.31 |
| 13 | Grand Rapids, MI | $24,611 | $11.83 |
| 14 | Pompano Beach, FL | $22,579 | $10.86 |
Sorter/Packer salary details
A sorter/packer's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $37,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a sorter/packer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| Average | $30,672 | $2,556 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying sorter/packer jobs
The highest paying types of sorter/packers are poultry grader, potato inspector, and potato grader.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grader | $32,225 | $2,685 | $15.49 | 674 |
| Packer/Shipper | $31,596 | $2,633 | $15.19 | 17,034 |
| Picker And Packer | $30,841 | $2,570 | $14.83 | 67,478 |
| Inspector Packer | $31,345 | $2,612 | $15.07 | 33,923 |
| Warehouse Packer | $30,384 | $2,532 | $14.61 | 154,284 |
| Assembler/Packer | $28,115 | $2,343 | $13.52 | 35,106 |
Top companies hiring sorter/packers now:
Which companies pay sorter/packers the most?
Sorter/packer salaries at MeadWestvaco and Homeland Vinyl Products are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average sorter/packer salary at companies like Volt Systems LLC and Pactiv are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MeadWestvaco | $32,393 | $15.57 |
| 2 | Homeland Vinyl Products | $32,136 | $15.45 |
| 3 | Volt Systems LLC | $31,858 | $15.32 |
| 4 | Pactiv | $31,670 | $15.23 |
| 5 | intiGrow | $31,264 | $15.03 |
| 6 | WestRock | $31,192 | $15.00 |
| 7 | Kelly Services | $29,869 | $14.36 |
| 8 | ManpowerGroup | $29,442 | $14.15 |
| 9 | QPS | $29,164 | $14.02 |
| 10 | ITS | $29,036 | $13.96 |
| 11 | PeopleReady | $28,331 | $13.62 |
| 12 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $28,311 | $13.61 |
| 13 | Staffmark | $28,092 | $13.51 |
| 14 | Adecco | $28,029 | $13.48 |
| 15 | Express Employment Indy South | $27,836 | $13.38 |
| 16 | Peoplelink Staffing Solutions | $27,651 | $13.29 |
| 17 | Caring Transitions | $27,417 | $13.18 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Sorter/Packer salary by industry
The average sorter/packer salary varies across industries:
- The average sorter/packer salary in the technology industry is $33,679, the highest of any industry.
- The average sorter/packer salary in the finance industry is $31,666.
- Sorter/packers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $29,238, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for sorter/packers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $33,679 | $16.19 |
| 2 | Transportation | $31,666 | $15.22 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $30,709 | $14.76 |
| 4 | Retail | $29,238 | $14.06 |
High Paying Sorter/Packer Jobs
Sorter/Packer salary trends
The average sorter/packer salary has risen by $9,934 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average sorter/packer earned $20,738 annually, but today, they earn $30,672 a year. That works out to a 25% change in pay for sorter/packers over the last decade.
Compare sorter/packer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average sorter/packer salary over time
Compare sorter/packer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Sorter/Packer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,700 | $14.75 | +9.0% |
| 2024 | $27,900 | $13.41 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $26,600 | $12.77 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $25,400 | $12.20 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $24,500 | $11.77 | +6.3% |
Recently added sorter/packer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Co | Sorter, Packer, Auction Preparation Specialist | Lewes, DE | 12/11/2024 | $33,392 |
| Caring Transitions | Sorter, Organizer, Packer, Auction Prep | Carrollton, TX | 12/10/2024 | $34,436 |
| Caring Transitions | Packer, Sorter, Organizer, Online Auction Prep | Rapid City, SD | 12/09/2024 | $25,044 |
| Caring Transitions | Sorter, Organizer, Packer, Auction Prep | Greensboro, NC | 12/09/2024 | $31,305 |
| Kane Logistics | Each Sort/Packer-Second Shift | White Haven, PA | 10/27/2024 | $37,566 |
| Commerce City, Co | Sorter, Organizer, Packer, Auction Prep | Cove, UT | 10/23/2024 | $31,305 |
| Caring Transitions | Sorter, Organizer, and Packer | Missoula, MT | 10/11/2024 | $29,218 |
| Caring Transitions | Sorter, Organizer, Packer, Auction Prep | Greensboro, NC | 10/10/2024 | $31,305 |
| Caring Transitions | Sorter, Organizer, Packer, Auction Prep Specialist | Great Neck, NY | 10/09/2024 | $37,566 |
| Caring Transitions | Packer, Sorter, Organizer, Online Auction Prep | Rapid City, SD | 10/08/2024 | $25,044 |
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