Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $38,910 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.71
10th percentile $22,690
90th percentile $60,080
Employed locally 180
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,690
    25th
    $33,240
    50th (median)
    $38,910
    75th
    $40,920
    90th
    $60,080

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 55% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 45% 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
    Bozeman, MT $38,980
    Binghamton, NY $35,830
    Helena, MT $34,090
    Billings, MT $32,280
    Great Falls, MT $30,580
    Sumter, SC $28,390

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,380
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,860
    Light Truck Drivers$46,220
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,170
    Driver/Sales Workers$30,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Missoula, MT is $18.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Missoula, MT is 9.4% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $22,690 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,240.