Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $28,610 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.76
10th percentile $20,230
90th percentile $35,670
Employed locally 200
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,230
    25th
    $24,820
    50th (median)
    $28,610
    75th
    $31,950
    90th
    $35,670

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 52% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 48% 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
    Hinesville, GA $44,730
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $37,710
    Logan, UT-ID $37,590
    Michigan $35,950
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $35,900

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,650
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$33,440
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41,980
    Light Truck Drivers$35,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Valdosta, GA is $13.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Valdosta, GA is 19.6% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $20,230 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,820.