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Order picker/packer salary

Average order picker/packer salary

$15.35

$31,921 yearly

Entry-level order picker/packer salary
$26,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Order Picker/Packer Salaries

The average salary for an Order Picker/Packer in the United States is approximately $31,921 annually or about $15 per hour. This figure can vary based on several factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the industry in which one works.

In certain states, earnings can be significantly higher. For instance, states like California and Texas tend to offer better compensation compared to others. Additionally, cities with a high demand for warehousing and logistics often present lucrative opportunities for these roles.

Moreover, industries such as e-commerce and retail frequently provide competitive salaries. Understanding these elements is vital for job seekers aiming to maximize their earnings as Order Pickers and Packers.

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Where can an Order Picker/Packer earn more?

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Columbus, OH$39,304
Rome, GA$26,191
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Chewy$37,498
Aerotek$30,740

Average order picker/packer salary by state

The highest-paying states for order picker/packers are California, Montana, and Minnesota. The lowest average order picker/packer salary states are North Carolina, Texas, and Ohio.

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Highest paying states for order picker/packers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1North Dakota$37,003$17.79
2Iowa$33,490$16.10
3Minnesota$38,312$18.42
4Wisconsin$33,429$16.07
5Idaho$34,232$16.46
6Montana$38,556$18.54
7Rhode Island$33,657$16.18
8Vermont$36,423$17.51
9Pennsylvania$32,454$15.60
10Alaska$36,481$17.54
11Illinois$34,557$16.61
12Nevada$34,496$16.58
13Utah$33,542$16.13
14California$38,946$18.72
15Wyoming$35,021$16.84
16Washington$37,291$17.93
17Maine$33,026$15.88
18South Dakota$35,009$16.83
19Oregon$36,468$17.53
20Massachusetts$33,846$16.27
21Arkansas$31,279$15.04
22Indiana$31,144$14.97
23Arizona$32,351$15.55
24New Hampshire$33,470$16.09
25Hawaii$37,284$17.93
26Kentucky$30,861$14.84
27New Jersey$31,893$15.33
28Tennessee$30,802$14.81
29Michigan$31,144$14.97
30Mississippi$30,455$14.64
31Connecticut$32,655$15.70
32Missouri$30,880$14.85
33Colorado$32,860$15.80
34Alabama$29,991$14.42
35Kansas$30,131$14.49
36New Mexico$32,132$15.45
37Nebraska$31,144$14.97
38Maryland$30,978$14.89
39New York$32,655$15.70
40West Virginia$29,499$14.18
41Oklahoma$29,869$14.36
42Virginia$30,480$14.65
43Delaware$30,524$14.68
44Ohio$27,987$13.46
45District of Columbia$31,701$15.24
46South Carolina$29,603$14.23
47Louisiana$27,709$13.32
48North Carolina$28,555$13.73
49Florida$27,331$13.14
50Texas$28,229$13.57
51Georgia$25,887$12.45

Highest paying cities for order picker/packers

The highest-paying cities for order picker/packers are Visalia, CA, Olympia, WA, and Buffalo, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Visalia, CA$39,304$18.90
2Olympia, WA$37,376$17.97
3Buffalo, NY$33,901$16.30
4Boston, MA$33,842$16.27
5Cumberland, RI$33,748$16.23
6Manchester, NH$33,493$16.10
7Milwaukee, WI$33,303$16.01
8Allentown, PA$32,650$15.70
9Phoenix, AZ$32,446$15.60
10Omaha, NE$31,095$14.95
11West Memphis, AR$31,028$14.92
12Memphis, TN$31,017$14.91
13Indianapolis, IN$30,987$14.90
14Southaven, MS$30,979$14.89
15Odenton, MD$30,901$14.86
16Charlotte, NC$28,618$13.76
17Fort Worth, TX$28,506$13.70
18Lakewood, OH$28,431$13.67
19Rome, GA$26,191$12.59

Order picker/packer salary details

An order picker/packer's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average order picker/packer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an order picker/packer's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18
75th Percentile$35,000$2,917$17
Average$31,921$2,660$15
25th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13
10th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13

Highest paying order picker/packer jobs

The highest paying types of order picker/packers are order selector, filler, and breast puller.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Packer/Shipper$31,596$2,633$15.1917,034
Picker$30,779$2,565$14.80177,748
Packer$30,118$2,510$14.4819,418
Order Selector$36,443$3,037$17.5217,422
Warehouse Picker$32,263$2,689$15.51122,248
Warehouse Packer$30,384$2,532$14.61154,284

Top companies hiring order picker/packers now:

  1. Staples jobs (14)
  2. UPS jobs (24)
  3. CVS Health jobs (9)
  4. Nike jobs (8)
  5. Amazon jobs (407)

Which companies pay order picker/packers the most?

Order picker/packer salaries at Chewy and UPS are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average order picker/packer salary at companies like Amazon and On Target LLC are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Chewy$37,498$18.03
2UPS$34,950$16.80
3Amazon$33,115$15.92
4On Target LLC$32,993$15.86
5Sysco$32,895$15.81
6Hanesbrands$32,234$15.50
7Retail$32,194$15.48
8Scholastic$31,616$15.20
9QPS$31,309$15.05
10Pacific Choice Seafood$31,121$14.96
11FOH Holdings, Inc$31,121$14.96
12Kelly Services$31,089$14.95
13TERRA Staffing Group$31,073$14.94
14Hanes Companies, Inc.$31,054$14.93
15Staffworks Group$30,947$14.88
16ManpowerGroup$30,946$14.88
17The Hillman Group$30,927$14.87
18Partners Personnel$30,752$14.78
19Impact Management Services$30,751$14.78
20Aerotek$30,740$14.78

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Order Picker/Packer salary by industry

The average order picker/packer salary varies across industries:

  • The average order picker/packer salary in the technology industry is $33,206, the highest of any industry.
  • The average order picker/packer salary in the finance industry is $33,107.
  • Order picker/packers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $30,357, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for order picker/packers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$33,206$15.96
2Energy$33,107$15.92
3Transportation$32,983$15.86
4Manufacturing$31,165$14.98
5Retail$30,357$14.59

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Order picker/packer salary trends

The average order picker/packer salary has risen by $10,690 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average order picker/packer earned $21,231 annually, but today, they earn $31,921 a year. That works out to a 38% change in pay for order picker/packers over the last decade.

Compare order picker/packer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average order picker/packer salary over time

Compare order picker/packer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Order picker/packer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$31,900$15.35+2.0%
2024$31,300$15.03+20.3%
2023$24,900$11.98+4.8%
2022$23,700$11.41+2.6%
2021$23,100$11.12+2.6%

Recently added order picker/packer salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
AerotekOrder Picker/PackerMankato, MN06/28/2025$39,653
Hamilton ConnectionsOrder Picker/PackerMilford, CT06/17/2025$34,957
Allied Personnel ServicesOrder Picker/Packer-2Nd Shift-New Opening!Allentown, PA06/13/2025$41,323
Hawaiian HousewaresWarehouse Order Selector/Generalist Picker & PackerNew York, NY06/10/2025$50,088
5B'sWarehouse Order Pickers, Packers and Material HandlersZanesville, OH06/05/2025$27,131
AerotekOrder Picker/PackerMankato, MN05/28/2025$39,653
Allied Personnel ServicesOrder Picker/Packer-2Nd ShiftAllentown, PA05/21/2025$41,323
C&S Family of CompaniesWarehouse Order Picker PackerBethlehem, PA05/10/2025$41,740
ManpowergroupOrder Picker/PackerJunction City, KS05/07/2025$31,180
New Era HR SolutionsWarehouse Order Picker/PackerAuburn, WA05/07/2025$37,566

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