Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Yuma, AZ

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

Median annual salary $29,850 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.35
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $34,750
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $29,850
    50th (median)
    $29,850
    75th
    $29,850
    90th
    $34,750

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $38,300
    Flagstaff, AZ $38,020
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $37,760
    Tucson, AZ $37,490
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $36,610
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $31,490

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $32,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,400
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,130
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $36,940
    Light Truck Drivers $44,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Yuma, AZ is $14.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Yuma, AZ is 16.1% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,850.