Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $34,130 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.41
10th percentile $26,320
90th percentile $50,250
Employed locally 270
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,320
    25th
    $26,870
    50th (median)
    $34,130
    75th
    $40,550
    90th
    $50,250

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 53% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 47% 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

    Nearby metros — Packers and Packagers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,590
    South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $43,370
    Glens Falls, NY $42,340
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $41,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,600
    Alaska $40,360

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,500
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,390
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,340
    Light Truck Drivers $37,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Decatur, AL is $16.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Decatur, AL is 4.1% below 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $26,320 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,870.