What are the main factors that influence an Assembly Packer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Assembly Packer's salary?

An Assembly Packer's salary grows with experience: starting around $34,179 for beginners, reaching about $35,567 at mid-level, and approach $35,951 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assembly Packer?

Assembly Packer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assembly Packer roles are District of Columbia $38,985, California $38,837, Massachusetts $38,320. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assembly Packer roles make?

Salaries for Assembly Packer level roles vary by specialization: Parachute Packer: $49,131; Packer, Inspector: $45,174; Packer/Palletizer: $44,480; Warehouse Packer: $41,794; Assembly Line Packer: $35,210.

How do different companies affect an Assembly Packer's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Assembly Packer roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Assembly Packer Salary in the United States

How much does an Assembly Packer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Assembly Packer in the United States is $35,210 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, an Assembly Packer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,817
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,145 to $38,669
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,265

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Assembly Packer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,669	$3,222	$744	$19
Average	$35,210	$2,934	$677	$17
25th Percentile	$33,145	$2,762	$637	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Assembly Packer Salaries

An Assembly Packer'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assembly Packer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assembly Packer'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): $34,179
Early Career (1-2 years): $34,512
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,567
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $35,711
Expert (over 8 years): $35,951

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Assembly Packer	$34,179
Intermediate Level Assembly Packer	$34,512
Senior Level Assembly Packer	$35,567
Specialist Level Assembly Packer	$35,711
Expert Level Assembly Packer	$35,951

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How Do Assembly Packer 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 Assembly Packers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $38,985.
California: $38,837.
Massachusetts: $38,320.

District of Columbia $38,985

California $38,837

Massachusetts $38,320

Washington $38,179

New Jersey $38,165

Alaska $38,115

Connecticut $37,629

New York $37,432

Hawaii $36,802

Rhode Island $36,506

Maryland $36,305

Minnesota $36,031

Colorado $35,925

Illinois $35,890

Oregon $35,756

Delaware $35,658

New Hampshire $35,596

Virginia $35,457

Pennsylvania $35,052

Nevada $34,848

North Dakota $34,781

Michigan $34,675

Wisconsin $34,637

Vermont $34,559

Texas $34,344

Maine $34,330

Arizona $34,309

Ohio $34,284

Georgia $33,960

Indiana $33,799

Wyoming $33,767

Utah $33,718

Iowa $33,696

Kansas $33,527

Louisiana $33,478

North Carolina $33,460

Missouri $33,453

Florida $33,316

Montana $33,242

Nebraska $33,172

Kentucky $33,133

South Carolina $32,992

Tennessee $32,904

Idaho $32,869

New Mexico $32,612

Oklahoma $32,556

Alabama $32,348

South Dakota $31,999

Arkansas $31,809

West Virginia $31,707

Mississippi $31,401

Top Paying Cities for Assembly Packers

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:

San Jose: $44,411
San Francisco: $43,974
Oakland: $42,999

San Jose, CA $44,411

San Francisco, CA $43,974

Oakland, CA $42,999

New York, NY $40,805

Queens Village, NY $40,541

Paramus, NJ $40,260

Passaic, NJ $40,224

Bergenfield, NJ $40,189

Stamford, CT $40,136

Huntington, NY $40,101

Newark, NJ $39,872

Bridgeport, CT $39,802

New Brunswick, NJ $39,686

Vallejo, CA $39,612

Middlesex, NJ $39,591

Somerset, NJ $39,559

Petaluma, CA $39,478

Santa Cruz, CA $39,341

Boston, MA $39,270

Monterey, CA $39,094

Fairbanks, AK $39,070

Los Angeles, CA $39,003

Washington, DC $38,985

Seattle, WA $38,922

Santa Rosa, CA $38,915

Juneau, AK $38,812

Orange, CA $38,696

Anchorage, AK $38,633

Anaheim, CA $38,608

Santa Ana, CA $38,555

Nassau, NY $38,534

Long Beach, CA $38,520

Danbury, CT $38,510

Santa Maria, CA $38,390

Everett, WA $38,383

Bremerton, WA $38,210

Trenton, NJ $38,143

Sacramento, CA $38,129

San Diego, CA $38,112

Brockton, MA $38,098

Tacoma, WA $38,084

Santa Barbara, CA $38,034

Lowell, MA $37,893

New Suffolk, NY $37,879

Nashua, NH $37,837

Lompoc, CA $37,781

Ventura, CA $37,746

Stockton, CA $37,735

New Haven, CT $37,665

Atlantic City, NJ $37,573

Hartford, CT $37,496

Modesto, CA $37,478

Poughkeepsie, NY $37,401

New Britain, CT $37,383

Kennewick, WA $37,334

Olympia, WA $37,334

New London, CT $37,327

Norwich, CT $37,316

Lawrence, MA $37,298

Bakersfield, CA $37,200

New Bedford, MA $37,151

Riverside, CA $37,151

Richland, WA $37,115

Portsmouth, NH $37,087

Vineland, NJ $37,080

San Bernardino, CA $37,052

Boulder, CO $36,953

Worcester, MA $36,925

Portland, OR $36,894

Saint Paul, MN $36,851

Minneapolis, MN $36,851

Philadelphia, PA $36,802

Honolulu, HI $36,615

Springfield, MA $36,492

Providence, RI $36,489

Chicago, IL $36,386

Bellingham, WA $36,344

Baltimore, MD $36,305

Chico, CA $36,217

Wilmington, DE $36,158

Pittsfield, MA $36,122

Manchester, NH $36,055

Spokane, WA $35,901

Denver, CO $35,897

Albany, NY $35,732

Troy, NY $35,717

Schenectady, NY $35,644

Burlington, VT $35,566

Portland, ME $35,443

Salem, OR $35,415

Yakima, WA $35,408

Ann Arbor, MI $35,397

Rochester, MN $35,298

Reno, NV $35,281

Fresno, CA $35,281

Milwaukee, WI $35,249

Detroit, MI $35,214

Allentown, PA $35,203

Carson City, NV $35,200

Houston, TX $35,147

Colorado Springs, CO $35,144

Syracuse, NY $35,126

Eugene, OR $35,059

Gary, IN $35,017

Bismarck, ND $35,017

Galveston, TX $35,017

Springfield, OR $34,989

Medford, OR $34,904

Fort Collins, CO $34,890

Austin, TX $34,862

Mesa, AZ $34,788

Phoenix, AZ $34,781

Dallas, TX $34,770

Reading, PA $34,749

Saint Cloud, MN $34,735

Concord, NH $34,703

Madison, WI $34,689

Utica, NY $34,594

Raleigh, NC $34,566

Las Vegas, NV $34,563

Rochester, NY $34,538

Des Moines, IA $34,534

Atlanta, GA $34,478

Battle Creek, MI $34,468

Salt Lake City, UT $34,457

Lancaster, PA $34,404

Champaign, IL $34,397

Harrisburg, PA $34,355

Durham, NC $34,323

Kansas City, MO $34,320

Kansas City, KS $34,313

Fort Worth, TX $34,309

Boca Raton, FL $34,295

Cleveland, OH $34,291

Columbus, OH $34,284

Pittsburgh, PA $34,281

Richmond, VA $34,267

Indianapolis, IN $34,260

Cincinnati, OH $34,214

Petersburg, VA $34,161

Lansing, MI $34,084

Billings, MT $34,084

Huntsville, AL $34,084

Lebanon, PA $34,080

Pueblo, CO $34,077

Dayton, OH $34,077

Appleton, WI $34,066

Buffalo, NY $34,052

Racine, WI $34,034

Charlotte, NC $34,031

Saint Louis, MO $34,020

Springfield, IL $34,006

York, PA $33,999

Elkhart, IN $33,999

Gastonia, NC $33,996

Benton Harbor, MI $33,996

Beaumont, TX $33,975

Lorain, OH $33,968

Toledo, OH $33,953

Binghamton, NY $33,936

Rock Hill, SC $33,932

Rockford, IL $33,915

Elyria, OH $33,897

Fargo, ND $33,897

Flagstaff, AZ $33,872

Fort Lauderdale, FL $33,851

Miami, FL $33,830

Duluth, MN $33,774

Bangor, ME $33,728

Cedar Rapids, IA $33,689

Louisville, KY $33,672

Grand Rapids, MI $33,665

Hialeah, FL $33,661

Casper, WY $33,612

Scranton, PA $33,570

New Orleans, LA $33,559

Virginia Beach, VA $33,556

Akron, OH $33,538

Peoria, IL $33,492

Sarasota, FL $33,485

Green Bay, WI $33,460

Baton Rouge, LA $33,443

Charleston, SC $33,436

Nashville, TN $33,425

Jamestown, NY $33,418

Davenport, IA $33,418

Tucson, AZ $33,401

Cheyenne, WY $33,390

Saint Petersburg, FL $33,380

Tampa, FL $33,372

Omaha, NE $33,365

Evansville, IN $33,351

Port Arthur, TX $33,351

Bradenton, FL $33,337

Santa Fe, NM $33,274

Orlando, FL $33,239

Clearwater, FL $33,200

La Crosse, WI $33,126

Canton, OH $33,126

Grand Forks, ND $33,115

Tulsa, OK $33,105

Albuquerque, NM $33,105

Newport News, VA $33,101

High Point, NC $33,091

Ogden, UT $33,077

Corpus Christi, TX $33,049

Laramie, WY $33,027

Norfolk, VA $33,027

Rock Island, IL $33,006

Saginaw, MI $32,999

Jacksonville, FL $32,996

Salisbury, NC $32,989

Memphis, TN $32,982

Moline, IL $32,964

Fort Myers, FL $32,953

Waterloo, IA $32,908

Spartanburg, SC $32,872

Lincoln, NE $32,855

Fort Wayne, IN $32,848

Birmingham, AL $32,809

Cedar Falls, IA $32,802

Provo, UT $32,799

Springfield, OH $32,795

San Antonio, TX $32,788

Greensboro, NC $32,774

South Bend, IN $32,770

Winston Salem, NC $32,767

Boise, ID $32,756

Savannah, GA $32,732

Muskegon, MI $32,668

Lima, OH $32,626

Lake Charles, LA $32,612

Anderson, IN $32,605

Lexington, KY $32,594

Augusta, GA $32,584

Greenville, SC $32,584

Wichita, KS $32,552

Tuscaloosa, AL $32,552

Columbia, SC $32,520

Bloomington, IN $32,432

Roanoke, VA $32,411

Asheville, NC $32,365

Knoxville, TN $32,306

Shreveport, LA $32,302

Wilmington, NC $32,256

Frankfort, KY $32,189

Oklahoma City, OK $32,165

Chillicothe, OH $32,151

Longview, TX $32,147

Topeka, KS $32,137

Mobile, AL $32,084

Terre Haute, IN $32,070

Erie, PA $32,066

Altoona, PA $32,049

Melbourne, FL $32,038

Amarillo, TX $32,024

Killeen, TX $32,013

Fayetteville, AR $31,985

Sioux Falls, SD $31,961

Chattanooga, TN $31,939

Idaho Falls, ID $31,936

Gainesville, FL $31,862

Portsmouth, OH $31,844

Little Rock, AR $31,837

Lynchburg, VA $31,837

Youngstown, OH $31,823

Lafayette, LA $31,823

Temple, TX $31,809

Daytona Beach, FL $31,802

Clarksville, TN $31,799

Pensacola, FL $31,795

Hopkinsville, KY $31,689

Charleston, WV $31,686

Florence, SC $31,668

Sioux City, IA $31,647

Macon, GA $31,545

Tallahassee, FL $31,542

Fayetteville, NC $31,534

Wichita Falls, TX $31,527

Waco, TX $31,527

Pine Bluff, AR $31,513

Vincennes, IN $31,446

Lubbock, TX $31,432

Great Falls, MT $31,411

Alamogordo, NM $31,408

Abilene, TX $31,380

Rapid City, SD $31,334

Monroe, LA $31,334

Albany, GA $31,313

Huntington, WV $31,309

Jackson, MS $31,306

Greenville, MS $31,302

Parkersburg, WV $31,267

Montgomery, AL $31,260

Johnstown, PA $31,253

Springfield, MO $31,225

Biloxi, MS $31,207

Sumter, SC $31,133

Columbus, GA $31,130

Twin Falls, ID $31,108

Pascagoula, MS $31,063

Kingsport, TN $30,971

Gulfport, MS $30,961

Alexandria, LA $30,844

Fort Smith, AR $30,756

El Paso, TX $30,661

Helena, MT $30,615

Las Cruces, NM $30,503

Harlingen, TX $30,404

Pocatello, ID $30,373

Florence, AL $30,362

Brownsville, TX $30,355

Dothan, AL $30,299

Mcallen, TX $30,281

Columbus, MS $30,020

Altus, OK $29,858

Lawton, OK $29,792

Pierre, SD $29,665

What Skills Can Increase an Assembly Packer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Scheduling (Mentioned in 4.43% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
Career Development (Mentioned in 3.87% Job Postings): Refers to the process an individual may undergo to evolve their occupational status. It is the process of making decisions for long term learning, to align personal needs of physical or psychological fulfillment with career advancement opportunities.
Housekeeping (Mentioned in 2.43% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Scheduling	4.43%
Career Development	3.87%
Housekeeping	2.43%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assembly Packer's salary.

Career Development: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Career Development	$36,619	4%
Scheduling	$36,619	4%
Initiative	$36,619	4%
Logistics	$36,619	4%
Packaging	$35,563	1%
Attention to Detail	$35,563	1%

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How Education impacts an Assembly Packer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assembly Packers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assembly Packer with a No Diploma is between $31,683 and $33,927).

Assembly Packer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assembly Packer

No Diploma 12.5%

High School 87.5%

Associates 0.0%

Bachelors 0.0%

Masters 0.0%

Doctorate 0.0%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	12.5%
High School	87.5%
Associates	0.0%
Bachelors	0.0%
Masters	0.0%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Assembly Packer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assembly Packer'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

$33,145

Average $35,210/year

$38,669

$2,762

Average $2,934/month

$3,222

$637

Average $677/week

$744

$16

Average $17/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,669	$3,222	$744	$19
Average	$35,210	$2,934	$677	$17
25th Percentile	$33,145	$2,762	$637	$16

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Salary Trends for Assembly Packer

Salaries for an Assembly Packer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,192 in 2023 to around $40,912 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assembly Packer salary trends, .

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2023

$41,192

2024

$41,208

2025

$40,912

2026

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2023	$41,192
2024	$41,208
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