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Job outlook for packing line operators in the United States
Are packing line operator jobs in demand?
Yes, packing line operator jobs are in demand. Packing line operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Packing line operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of packing line operator jobs and the average packing line operator salary over time.
Packing line operator jobs over time
Packing line operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,976 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,406 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,498 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,430 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,760 | 0.00% |
Average packing line operator salary over time
Packing line operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,743 | $13.82 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $27,851 | $13.39 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | $26,501 | $12.74 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $25,955 | $12.48 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $25,240 | $12.13 | --2.0% |
Packing line operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of packing line operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where packing line operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for packing line operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,333 | 19% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 129 | 19% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,080 | 18% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 179 | 17% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 119 | 16% |
| 6 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,032 | 11% |
| 7 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 580 | 9% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 569 | 9% |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 506 | 9% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 120 | 9% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 803 | 8% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 442 | 8% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 423 | 8% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 246 | 8% |
| 15 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 114 | 8% |
| 16 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,512 | 7% |
| 17 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 864 | 7% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 762 | 7% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 500 | 7% |
| 20 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 229 | 7% |