Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $28,770 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.83
10th percentile $21,850
90th percentile $33,860
Employed locally 210
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,850
    25th
    $25,570
    50th (median)
    $28,770
    75th
    $33,710
    90th
    $33,860

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 51% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 49% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,810
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,560
    Light Truck Drivers $35,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,960
    Bus Drivers, School $16,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Dothan, AL is $13.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Dothan, AL is 19.1% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $21,850 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,570.