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Job outlook for hand packagers in the United States
Are hand packager jobs in demand?
Yes, hand packager jobs are in demand. Hand packager demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Hand packager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of hand packager jobs and the average hand packager salary over time.
Hand packager jobs over time
Hand packager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,086 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,160 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,341 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,501 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,694 | 0.00% |
Average hand packager salary over time
Hand packager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $25,301 | $12.16 | +8.3% |
| 2025 | $23,371 | $11.24 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $22,171 | $10.66 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $21,134 | $10.16 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | $19,961 | $9.60 | +5.3% |
Hand packager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of hand packager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where hand packagers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for hand packagers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 674 | 7% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 62 | 6% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 143 | 5% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 35 | 5% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 493 | 4% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 176 | 3% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 162 | 3% |
| 8 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 133 | 3% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 37 | 3% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 198 | 2% |
| 11 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 163 | 2% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 159 | 2% |
| 13 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 46 | 2% |
| 14 | New York | 19,849,399 | 109 | 1% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 72 | 1% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 22 | 1% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 21 | 1% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 9 | 1% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 6 | 1% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 4 | 1% |
Most common cities for hand packagers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mankato | 3 | 7% | $29,844 |
| 2 | Sioux City | 2 | 2% | $27,652 |