Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $33,990 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.34
10th percentile $28,380
90th percentile $39,480
Employed locally 330
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,380
    25th
    $33,990
    50th (median)
    $33,990
    75th
    $37,720
    90th
    $39,480

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 48% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 52% 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 Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,580
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,990
    Light Truck Drivers$45,240
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Michigan City, IN is $16.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Michigan City, IN is 4.5% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $28,380 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,990.