What are the main factors that influence a Packaging Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Packaging Technician's salary?

A Packaging Technician's salary grows with experience: a Package Designer I (0-2 years)earns $66,608, a Packaging Technician (2-4 years)earns $77,950, a Package Designer III (4-7 years)earns $99,696, a Package Designer IV (7+ years)earns $121,718, a Package Design Manager (7+ years)earns $136,010,

What are the highest paying states for a Packaging Technician?

Packaging Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Technician roles are District of Columbia $83,364, California $83,048, Massachusetts $81,941. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Packaging Technician roles make?

Salaries for Packaging Technician level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Packaging: $142,204; Packaging Manager: $114,143; Packaging Engineer: $106,639; Packaging Supervisor: $84,359; Mechanic Packaging: $78,438.

Packaging Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Packaging Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Packaging Technician in Rhode Island is $78,606 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Packaging Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,114
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,246 to $85,676
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,456

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Packaging Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,676	$7,140	$1,648	$41
Average	$78,606	$6,550	$1,512	$38
25th Percentile	$72,246	$6,021	$1,389	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Technician Salaries

A Packaging Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Packaging Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $66,608
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,950
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,696
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,718
Expert (over 8 years): $136,010

Levels	Salary
Package D... Level Packaging Technician	$66,608
Packaging... Level Packaging Technician	$77,950
Package D... Level Packaging Technician	$99,696
Package D... Level Packaging Technician	$121,718
Package D... Level Packaging Technician	$136,010

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How Do Packaging Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Packaging Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,364.
California: $83,048.
Massachusetts: $81,941.

District of Columbia $83,364 California $83,048 Massachusetts $81,941 Washington $81,640 New Jersey $81,610 Alaska $81,504 Connecticut $80,465 New York $80,044

Hawaii $78,696 Rhode Island $78,063 Maryland $77,634 Minnesota $77,047 Colorado $76,821 Illinois $76,746 Oregon $76,460 Delaware $76,249

New Hampshire $76,116 Virginia $75,820 Pennsylvania $74,954 Nevada $74,517 North Dakota $74,374 Michigan $74,148 Wisconsin $74,065 Vermont $73,900

Texas $73,440 Maine $73,410 Arizona $73,365 Ohio $73,312 Georgia $72,620 Indiana $72,273 Wyoming $72,206 Utah $72,100

Iowa $72,055 Kansas $71,694 Louisiana $71,588 North Carolina $71,551 Missouri $71,536 Florida $71,242 Montana $71,084 Nebraska $70,933

Kentucky $70,850 South Carolina $70,549 Tennessee $70,361 Idaho $70,286 New Mexico $69,736 Oklahoma $69,616 Alabama $69,171 South Dakota $68,426

Arkansas $68,019 West Virginia $67,801 Mississippi $67,146

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $79,343
Albion: $78,026
Ashaway: $79,645

Adamsville, RI $79,343 Albion, RI $78,026 Ashaway, RI $79,645 Barrington, RI $78,026 Block Island, RI $79,230 Bradford, RI $79,592 Bristol, RI $77,950 Carolina, RI $78,944

Charlestown, RI $79,027 Chepachet, RI $77,875 Clayville, RI $77,950 Coventry, RI $77,875 West Greenwich, RI $77,823 East Greenwich, RI $77,928 Exeter, RI $79,592 Fiskeville, RI $78,026

Forestdale, RI $77,950 Foster, RI $77,823 Glendale, RI $77,823 Greene, RI $78,696 Greenville, RI $78,026 Harmony, RI $78,003 Harrisville, RI $77,875 Hope, RI $78,026

Hope Valley, RI $79,645 Hopkinton, RI $79,667 Jamestown, RI $78,869 Kenyon, RI $79,569 Little Compton, RI $79,313 Manville, RI $78,026 Mapleville, RI $77,823 Newport, RI $78,884

Middletown, RI $79,215 North Kingstown, RI $77,800 North Scituate, RI $78,003 Oakland, RI $77,898 Pascoag, RI $77,853 Pawtucket, RI $78,026 Central Falls, RI $78,026 Cumberland, RI $78,026

Lincoln, RI $78,026 Portsmouth, RI $78,568 Prudence Island, RI $77,875 Rockville, RI $79,667 Saunderstown, RI $78,914 Shannock, RI $79,547 Slatersville, RI $77,950 Slocum, RI $78,914

Tiverton, RI $79,366 Wakefield, RI $78,831 Kingston, RI $78,846 Narragansett, RI $78,862 Peace Dale, RI $78,831 Warren, RI $78,003 Warwick, RI $78,026 Westerly, RI $79,690

West Kingston, RI $78,892 West Warwick, RI $78,026 Wood River Junction, RI $79,592 Woonsocket, RI $77,950 North Smithfield, RI $78,003 Wyoming, RI $79,569 Providence, RI $78,026 Cranston, RI $78,026

North Providence, RI $78,026 East Providence, RI $78,026 Riverside, RI $78,026 Rumford, RI $78,026 Smithfield, RI $78,026 Johnston, RI $78,026

Packaging Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Packaging Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$72,246

Average $78,606/year

$85,676

$6,021

Average $6,550/month

$7,140

$1,389

Average $1,512/week

$1,648

$35

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,676	$7,140	$1,648	$41
Average	$78,606	$6,550	$1,512	$38
25th Percentile	$72,246	$6,021	$1,389	$35

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