Nester vs packaging technician

The differences between nesters and packaging technicians 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 $35,973 average annual salary of a packaging technician.

The top three skills for a nester include assembly line, pronest and . The most important skills for a packaging technician are basic math, GMP, and math.

Nester vs packaging technician overview

	Nester	Packaging Technician
Yearly salary	$44,455	$35,973
Hourly rate	$21.37	$17.29
Growth rate	-	3%
Number of jobs	389	64,859
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Nester vs packaging technician salary

Nesters and packaging technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Nester	Packaging Technician
Average salary	$44,455	$35,973
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $86,000	Between $28,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Moorhead, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between nester and packaging technician education

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

	Nester	Packaging Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Nester vs packaging technician demographics

Here are the differences between nesters' and packaging technicians' demographics:

	Nester	Packaging Technician
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 42.1% Female, 57.9%	Male, 62.9% Female, 37.1%
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, 15.5% Asian, 8.4% White, 59.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between nester and packaging technician 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.

Packaging technician example responsibilities.

Perform machining, including but not limit to components using mills, lathes and surface grinders to accomplish repairs.
Complete accurate and timely documentation to comply with FDA and GMP regulations
Operate equipment in compliance with company and OSHA standards.
Team member of various over-the-counter lines to prepare package from pill form to truck-ready, with respect to FDA requirements.
Package pharmaceuticals, maintain a sterile environment and ensure OSHA standards, work in the clean room and freezer areas.
Conduct maintenance to material grinders.

Nester vs packaging technician skills

Common nester skills

Assembly Line, 64%
Pronest, 36%

Common packaging technician skills

Basic Math, 8%
GMP, 7%
Math, 7%
Preventative Maintenance, 5%
Hand Tools, 5%
Data Entry, 5%