Wrapper operator vs packager

The differences between wrapper operators and packagers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a wrapper operator has an average salary of $33,823, which is higher than the $31,506 average annual salary of a packager.

The top three skills for a wrapper operator include GMP, quality checks and safety procedures. The most important skills for a packager are basic math, package product, and work ethic.

Wrapper operator vs packager overview

	Wrapper Operator	Packager
Yearly salary	$33,823	$31,506
Hourly rate	$16.26	$15.15
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	57,023	3,674
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Wrapper operator vs packager salary

Wrapper operators and packagers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Wrapper Operator	Packager
Average salary	$33,823	$31,506
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $40,000	Between $21,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Plymouth, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	McGuireWoods
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between wrapper operator and packager education

There are a few differences between a wrapper operator and a packager in terms of educational background:

	Wrapper Operator	Packager
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Wrapper operator vs packager demographics

Here are the differences between wrapper operators' and packagers' demographics:

	Wrapper Operator	Packager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 57.8% Female, 42.2%	Male, 52.3% Female, 47.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between wrapper operator and packager duties and responsibilities

Wrapper operator example responsibilities.

Set up and operate an extrusion machine in accordance with establish procedures and guidelines and customer requirements.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

Packager example responsibilities.

Create PowerShell scripts to manage installations.
Create, customize, automate software installation of applications using WiseStudio / InstallShield by VMware.
Comply with applicable FDA, OSHA and Abbott/Ross regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines.
Experience on MSI, MST (transforms), MSM (merge modules), MSP (patches).
Assemble kits.vials, and syringes.
Train on OSHA quality control/food safety.

Wrapper operator vs packager skills

Common wrapper operator skills

GMP, 11%
Quality Checks, 10%
Safety Procedures, 10%
SQF, 6%
Assembly Line, 6%
RAN, 6%

Common packager skills

Basic Math, 11%
Package Product, 10%
Work Ethic, 10%
Pallets, 9%
Math, 8%
Defective Products, 7%