Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,300 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.13
10th percentile $21,700
90th percentile $38,180
Employed locally 140
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,700
    25th
    $22,480
    50th (median)
    $27,300
    75th
    $33,500
    90th
    $38,180

    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 East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,510
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,820
    Bus Drivers, School$43,540
    Light Truck Drivers$45,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Packers and Packagers, Hand make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in East-Central Montana is $13.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.73 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Packers and Packagers, Hand salaries?

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in East-Central Montana is 23.3% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $21,700 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,480.