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Job outlook for packaging managers in the United States
Are packaging manager jobs in demand?
Yes, packaging manager jobs are in demand. Packaging manager demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.
Packaging manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of packaging manager jobs and the average packaging manager salary over time.
Packaging manager jobs over time
Packaging manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,313 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,180 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,273 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,229 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,146 | 0.00% |
Average packaging manager salary over time
Packaging manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,833 | $52.80 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $106,491 | $51.20 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $104,371 | $50.18 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $101,544 | $48.82 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $98,071 | $47.15 | +3.4% |
Packaging manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of packaging manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where packaging managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for packaging managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 30 | 5% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 239 | 4% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 27 | 4% |
| 4 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 342 | 3% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 322 | 3% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 228 | 3% |
| 7 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 194 | 3% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 187 | 3% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 187 | 3% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 97 | 3% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 55 | 3% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 37 | 3% |
| 13 | California | 39,536,653 | 626 | 2% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 313 | 2% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 234 | 2% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 205 | 2% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 81 | 2% |
| 18 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 62 | 2% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 54 | 2% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 24 | 2% |
Most common cities for packaging managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egg Harbor | 1 | 2% | $113,658 |
| 2 | Grand Forks | 1 | 2% | $93,817 |
| 3 | Decatur | 1 | 1% | $93,578 |
| 4 | Mountain View | 1 | 1% | $125,735 |
| 5 | Schaumburg | 1 | 1% | $100,498 |
| 6 | Sunnyvale | 1 | 1% | $125,669 |
| 7 | Tempe | 1 | 1% | $99,402 |
| 8 | Chandler | 1 | 0% | $99,325 |
| 9 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $100,859 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $114,993 |
| 11 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $92,072 |