Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $35,630 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.13
10th percentile $28,880
90th percentile $47,060
Employed locally 1,630
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,880
    25th
    $35,260
    50th (median)
    $35,630
    75th
    $39,100
    90th
    $47,060

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 41% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 59% 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
    Kenosha, WI $41,120
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $38,940
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,910
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,880

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,740
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,510
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,870
    Light Truck Drivers $46,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,800
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Madison, WI is $17.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Madison, WI is 0.1% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $28,880 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,260.