Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $37,490 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.02
10th percentile $30,220
90th percentile $47,080
Employed locally 700
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,220
    25th
    $34,550
    50th (median)
    $37,490
    75th
    $40,720
    90th
    $47,080

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $38,300
    Flagstaff, AZ $38,020
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $37,760
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $36,610
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $31,490
    Yuma, AZ $29,850

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,710
    Light Truck Drivers $46,350
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,250
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Tucson, AZ is $18.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Tucson, AZ is 5.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $30,220 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,550.