The salary statistics of packers and packagers in the industry sector of agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare packers and packagers salaries in different industries within the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,050 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,680 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $24,450 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $27,040 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $31,700 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for packers and packagers in the industry sector of agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) packers and packagers is $31,700. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $24,450. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid packers and packagers is $19,050.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of packers and packagers in the industry sector of agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $24,450 | 3.39% | 22.45% |
| 2017 | $23,620 | 8.89% | - |
| 2016 | $21,520 | 6.60% | - |
| 2015 | $20,100 | 3.28% | - |
| 2014 | $19,440 | 1.13% | - |
| 2013 | $19,220 | 1.35% | - |
| 2012 | $18,960 | - | - |
The average salaries of packers and packagers in one industries in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector are shown below. For detailed packers and packagers salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Support Activities for Animal Production | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].