Packers and Packagers Salary by State
The national median pay for packers and packagers is $36,280 a year. By state, it ranges from $27,710 in Louisiana to $44,460 in Kansas.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $27,890
- 25th percentile
- $32,220
- Median
- $36,280
- 75th percentile
- $43,060
- Top 10%
- $47,100
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 559,820 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | $44,460 | +23% | $30,060 | $45,380 | 9,900 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $43,840 | +21% | $32,220 | $47,310 | 71,260 |
| 3 | Alaska | $41,670 | +15% | $25,620 | $60,440 | 560 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $40,910 | +13% | $36,910 | $49,510 | 170 |
| 5 | Colorado | $40,730 | +12% | $35,510 | $50,310 | 4,120 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $40,310 | +11% | $29,590 | $50,930 | 5,460 |
| 7 | Vermont | $39,440 | +9% | $32,830 | $46,270 | 810 |
| 8 | Washington | $39,220 | +8% | $34,740 | $53,510 | 11,940 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $38,880 | +7% | $28,870 | $49,500 | 3,010 |
| 10 | Missouri | $37,670 | +4% | $29,890 | $46,800 | 5,910 |
| 11 | Iowa | $37,470 | +3% | $29,870 | $48,000 | 4,090 |
| 12 | Indiana | $37,420 | +3% | $30,180 | $48,960 | 9,690 |
| 13 | Nevada | $37,400 | +3% | $28,520 | $47,520 | 3,750 |
| 14 | Delaware | $37,290 | +3% | $32,830 | $57,250 | 2,030 |
| 15 | California | $37,260 | +3% | $34,360 | $48,330 | 79,730 |
| 16 | New York | $37,260 | +3% | $32,830 | $47,720 | 14,830 |
| 17 | Arizona | $37,060 | +2% | $30,580 | $47,950 | 7,380 |
| 18 | Ohio | $37,000 | +2% | $29,780 | $47,360 | 20,700 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $36,960 | +2% | $28,870 | $48,190 | 22,990 |
| 20 | Idaho | $36,920 | +2% | $23,000 | $48,150 | 2,020 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $36,850 | +2% | $29,430 | $50,310 | 5,900 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $36,730 | +1% | $31,200 | $48,310 | 1,830 |
| 23 | Maine | $36,330 | 0% | $30,470 | $45,860 | 1,460 |
| 24 | Oregon | $36,190 | 0% | $31,100 | $45,400 | 6,370 |
| 25 | Illinois | $36,090 | −1% | $31,240 | $46,570 | 23,270 |
| 26 | Utah | $36,060 | −1% | $22,880 | $46,240 | 5,740 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $36,010 | −1% | $28,080 | $47,700 | 13,130 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $35,980 | −1% | $26,940 | $46,990 | 14,030 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $35,930 | −1% | $29,120 | $50,030 | 2,010 |
| 30 | Connecticut | $35,890 | −1% | $34,010 | $46,620 | 4,280 |
| 31 | Maryland | $35,860 | −1% | $31,390 | $47,340 | 4,230 |
| 32 | Michigan | $35,340 | −3% | $29,400 | $43,860 | 15,590 |
| 33 | Virginia | $35,000 | −4% | $27,240 | $46,880 | 7,790 |
| 34 | Montana | $34,960 | −4% | $22,980 | $45,950 | 1,490 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $34,520 | −5% | $22,660 | $44,030 | 3,900 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $34,360 | −5% | $24,500 | $45,350 | 19,600 |
| 37 | Massachusetts | $34,200 | −6% | $31,270 | $44,010 | 15,330 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $33,930 | −6% | $27,900 | $46,080 | 3,050 |
| 39 | Georgia | $33,260 | −8% | $26,430 | $45,510 | 17,380 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $33,240 | −8% | $20,570 | $44,530 | 3,490 |
| 41 | Texas | $33,090 | −9% | $23,550 | $44,220 | 46,510 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $32,180 | −11% | $25,870 | $44,050 | 7,610 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $32,110 | −11% | $23,310 | $42,180 | 340 |
| 44 | Alabama | $31,770 | −12% | $23,390 | $43,410 | 7,050 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $31,440 | −13% | $22,240 | $42,480 | 470 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | $30,700 | −15% | $29,210 | $40,100 | 3,300 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $28,760 | −21% | $24,110 | $43,560 | 1,040 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $28,740 | −21% | $21,970 | $44,480 | 1,140 |
| 49 | Florida | $28,280 | −22% | $27,080 | $42,990 | 38,860 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $28,070 | −23% | $25,670 | $45,220 | 1,050 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $27,710 | −24% | $19,700 | $46,580 | 2,280 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Packers and Packagers salary questions
Which state pays packers and packagers the most?
Kansas, with a median of $44,460 a year (+23% vs. the national median of $36,280). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays packers and packagers the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $27,710 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most packers and packagers work?
California has the most jobs, about 79,730, with a median of $37,260.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.