Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $30,580 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.70
10th percentile $21,420
90th percentile $40,660
Employed locally 50
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,420
    25th
    $22,320
    50th (median)
    $30,580
    75th
    $34,960
    90th
    $40,660

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 46% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 54% 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
    Bozeman, MT $38,980
    Missoula, MT $38,910
    Binghamton, NY $35,830
    Helena, MT $34,090
    Billings, MT $32,280
    Sumter, SC $28,390

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,920
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,870
    Light Truck Drivers $46,790
    Driver/Sales Workers $41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Great Falls, MT is $14.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Great Falls, MT is 14.1% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $21,420 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,320.