Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $41,120 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.77
10th percentile $30,790
90th percentile $45,680
Employed locally 870
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,790
    25th
    $37,140
    50th (median)
    $41,120
    75th
    $45,620
    90th
    $45,680

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 52% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 48% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $46,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $42,450
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $38,940
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,910
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,880
    Appleton, WI $38,230

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,480
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,490
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,240
    Light Truck Drivers $46,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Kenosha, WI is $19.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Kenosha, WI is 15.6% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $30,790 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,140.