Packers and Packagers, Hand
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.
Median pay: $36,280/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -5.4% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 74,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met.
• Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
• Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
• Seal containers or materials, using glues, fasteners, nails, and hand tools.
• Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools.
• Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders, using hand tools.
• Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.
• Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.
What's the median pay for Packers and Packagers, Hand?
The median pay for Packers and Packagers, Hand is $36,280 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Packers and Packagers, Hand?
Employment for Packers and Packagers, Hand is projected to change -5.4% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Packers and Packagers, Hand?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Packers and Packagers, Hand?
About 74,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.