Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,120 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.85
10th percentile $34,960
90th percentile $50,580
Employed locally 120
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,960
    25th
    $36,180
    50th (median)
    $37,120
    75th
    $38,830
    90th
    $50,580

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,640
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,650
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,740
    Light Truck Drivers $44,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,830
    Bus Drivers, School $50,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Massachusetts is $17.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Massachusetts is 4.3% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $34,960 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,180.