Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Evansville, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Evansville, IN

Median annual salary $36,300 +2% vs national
Median hourly $17.45
10th percentile $28,450
90th percentile $44,280
Employed locally 290
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,450
    25th
    $31,320
    50th (median)
    $36,300
    75th
    $37,540
    90th
    $44,280

    Evansville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,671 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 54% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 46% 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
    Hinesville, GA $44,730
    Joplin, MO-KS $43,120
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $42,450
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $41,530
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $41,360
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $41,320

    Related occupations in Evansville, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,040
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,770
    Light Truck Drivers $40,880
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Evansville, IN is $17.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Evansville, IN is 2% 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 Evansville?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $28,450 per year in Evansville, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,320.