Nester vs packager

The differences between nesters and packagers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a nester has an average salary of $44,455, which is higher than the $31,506 average annual salary of a packager.

The top three skills for a nester include assembly line, pronest and . The most important skills for a packager are basic math, package product, and work ethic.

Nester vs packager overview

	Nester	Packager
Yearly salary	$44,455	$31,506
Hourly rate	$21.37	$15.15
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	389	3,674
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Nester vs packager salary

Nesters and packagers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Nester	Packager
Average salary	$44,455	$31,506
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $86,000	Between $21,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Plymouth, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	McGuireWoods
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between nester and packager education

There are a few differences between a nester and a packager in terms of educational background:

	Nester	Packager
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Nester vs packager demographics

Here are the differences between nesters' and packagers' demographics:

	Nester	Packager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 42.1% Female, 57.9%	Male, 52.3% Female, 47.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between nester and packager duties and responsibilities

Nester example responsibilities.

Measure and inspect parts with calipers, scale, MRP, leads, micrometers and taper.
Maintain technical data/records for mechanical/electrical repair and adjustments to assure product conformance with SPC specifications.
Consult with engineering and upper management on product improvement to produce the most cost effective product without compromising quality.

Packager example responsibilities.

Create PowerShell scripts to manage installations.
Create, customize, automate software installation of applications using WiseStudio / InstallShield by VMware.
Comply with applicable FDA, OSHA and Abbott/Ross regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines.
Experience on MSI, MST (transforms), MSM (merge modules), MSP (patches).
Assemble kits.vials, and syringes.
Train on OSHA quality control/food safety.

Nester vs packager skills

Common nester skills

Assembly Line, 64%
Pronest, 36%

Common packager skills

Basic Math, 11%
Package Product, 10%
Work Ethic, 10%
Pallets, 9%
Math, 8%
Defective Products, 7%