Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $35,520 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.08
10th percentile $33,620
90th percentile $38,870
Employed locally 2,450
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,620
    25th
    $35,070
    50th (median)
    $35,520
    75th
    $37,710
    90th
    $38,870

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 38% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 62% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $42,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,750
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $40,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,600
    Modesto, CA $39,960
    Carson City, NV $38,880

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,510
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,230
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,250
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $37,960
    Light Truck Drivers $45,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Salinas, CA is $17.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Salinas, CA is 0.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $33,620 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,070.