Packers and Packagers Salary in California
Packers and Packagers in California earn a median of $37,260 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,260
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($36,280)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 79,730
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,360; the top 10% earn over $48,330. Nationally the range is $27,890 to $47,100.
States ranked near California
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- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$36,330 median in California
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Packers and Packagers pay in California
How much do packers and packagers make in California?
The median is $37,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,360 and the top 10% earn over $48,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for packers and packagers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $36,280). Living costs are not included.