Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $37,020 +4% vs national
Median hourly $17.80
10th percentile $29,570
90th percentile $44,630
Employed locally 300
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,570
    25th
    $32,300
    50th (median)
    $37,020
    75th
    $37,540
    90th
    $44,630

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 62% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 38% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,540
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,920
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,040
    Light Truck Drivers $41,700
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,140
    Driver/Sales Workers $23,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Lafayette, IN is $17.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Lafayette, IN is 4% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $29,570 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,300.