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Job outlook for packer/loaders in the United States
Packer/loader job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected packer/loader job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 358,300 new jobs for packer/loaders are projected over the next decade.
Packer/loader salaries have increased 20% for packer/loaders in the last 5 years.
There are over 369,081 packer/loaders currently employed in the United States.
There are 25,306 active packer/loader job openings in the US.
The average packer/loader salary is $28,141.
Are packer/loader jobs in demand?
Yes, packer/loader jobs are in demand. Packer/loader demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Packer/loader job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of packer/loader jobs and the average packer/loader salary over time.
Packer/loader jobs over time
Packer/loader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 369,081 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 378,522 | 0.11% |
| 2019 | 399,506 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 407,328 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 410,619 | 0.12% |
Average packer/loader salary over time
Packer/loader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,141 | $13.53 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | $26,685 | $12.83 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $25,554 | $12.29 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $24,451 | $11.76 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $23,493 | $11.29 | +3.9% |
Packer/loader jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of packer/loader job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where packer/loaders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for packer/loaders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,236 | 14% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 910 | 7% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 218 | 7% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 378 | 6% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 61 | 6% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 315 | 5% |
| 7 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 307 | 5% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 274 | 5% |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 235 | 5% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 34 | 5% |
| 11 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 422 | 4% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 288 | 4% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 247 | 4% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 241 | 4% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 64 | 4% |
| 16 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 59 | 4% |
| 17 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 446 | 3% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 90 | 3% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 36 | 3% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 29 | 3% |
Most common cities for packer/loaders
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Linda | 1 | 4% | $29,426 |
| 2 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $26,458 |
| 3 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $25,857 |