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Lead packer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected lead packer job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 358,300 new jobs for lead packers are projected over the next decade.
Lead packer salaries have increased 27% for lead packers in the last 5 years.
There are over 5,668 lead packers currently employed in the United States.
There are 17,228 active lead packer job openings in the US.
The average lead packer salary is $32,317.
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,668 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 5,804 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 6,137 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 6,431 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 6,785 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,317 | $15.54 | +8.3% |
| 2025 | $29,851 | $14.35 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $28,319 | $13.61 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $26,994 | $12.98 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | $25,496 | $12.26 | +5.3% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 237 | 14% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 150 | 14% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 105 | 14% |
| 4 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 349 | 12% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 231 | 12% |
| 6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 108 | 12% |
| 7 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 338 | 11% |
| 8 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 204 | 10% |
| 9 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 279 | 9% |
| 10 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 686 | 8% |
| 11 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 316 | 8% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 581 | 5% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 48 | 5% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 140 | 4% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 214 | 3% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 182 | 3% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 163 | 3% |
| 18 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 117 | 3% |
| 19 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 199 | 2% |
| 20 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 106 | 2% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parma | 1 | 1% | $33,225 |