Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $38,910 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.71
10th percentile $31,030
90th percentile $43,680
Employed locally 250
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,030
    25th
    $34,790
    50th (median)
    $38,910
    75th
    $42,520
    90th
    $43,680

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 43% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Packers and Packagers, Hand

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greeley, CO $48,590
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $47,340
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,590
    Sheboygan, WI $46,370
    Hinesville, GA $44,730
    Fairbanks-College, AK $44,720

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,220
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,090
    Light Truck Drivers$46,760
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Packers and Packagers, Hand make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Burlington, VT is $18.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.00 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Packers and Packagers, Hand salaries?

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Burlington, VT is 9.4% above the national median of $35,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Burlington?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $31,030 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,790.