Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $35,910 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.26
10th percentile $22,910
90th percentile $48,290
Employed locally 530
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,910
    25th
    $31,470
    50th (median)
    $35,910
    75th
    $44,260
    90th
    $48,290

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 49% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 51% 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 Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,350
    Light Truck Drivers $48,030
    Driver/Sales Workers $24,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Oshkosh, WI is $17.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Oshkosh, WI is 0.9% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $22,910 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,470.