Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$35,580
↑ 79.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Packers and Packagers, Hand — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Packers and Packagers, Hand — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 79.1% since 2011 ($19,870 → $35,580)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $35,580
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 8.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +22%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,580 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $34,830 | +5.8% |
| 2022 | $32,920 | +10.0% |
| 2021 | $29,940 | +6.7% |
| 2020 | $28,050 | +8.3% |
| 2019 | $25,910 | +5.4% |
| 2018 | $24,580 | +4.9% |
| 2017 | $23,430 | +5.9% |
| 2016 | $22,130 | +5.3% |
| 2015 | $21,010 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | $20,330 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | $19,970 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | $19,910 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | $19,870 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.