Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $30,300 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.57
10th percentile $22,670
90th percentile $36,960
Employed locally 80
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,670
    25th
    $23,260
    50th (median)
    $30,300
    75th
    $33,540
    90th
    $36,960

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 53% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 47% 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 Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,870
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,330
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$64,980
    Light Truck Drivers$41,600
    Bus Drivers, School$39,140
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Muncie, IN is $14.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Muncie, IN is 14.8% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $22,670 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,260.