Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $19,760 -44.5% vs national
Median hourly $9.50
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $20,840
Employed locally 240
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,760
    50th (median)
    $19,760
    75th
    $20,440
    90th
    $20,840

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$20,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$21,190
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$22,420
    Light Truck Drivers$20,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$27,480
    Bus Drivers, School$21,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Puerto Rico is $9.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $10.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Puerto Rico is 44.5% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,760.