Packaging Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Packaging Coordinator make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Packaging Coordinator in the United States is $45,148 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,102
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,893 to $49,835
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,018
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Packaging Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $49,835 $4,153 $958 $24
Average $45,148 $3,762 $868 $22
25th Percentile $40,893 $3,408 $786 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Coordinator Salaries

A Packaging Coordinator'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 Packaging Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging Coordinator'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): $39,321
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,931
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,880
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,245
  • Expert (over 8 years): $115,342
Levels Salary
Packaging... Level Packaging Coordinator$39,321
Packaging... Level Packaging Coordinator$44,931
Packaging... Level Packaging Coordinator$49,880
Packaging... Level Packaging Coordinator$85,245
Packaging... Level Packaging Coordinator$115,342
$39,321 0 yr
$44,931 < 2 yrs
$49,880 2-4 yrs
$85,245 5-8 yrs
$115,342 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Packaging Coordinators

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: $56,945
  • San Francisco: $56,386
  • Oakland: $55,135

What Skills Can Increase a Packaging Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.8% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Food Safety (Mentioned in 2.92% Job Postings): Applying procedures during food preparation, processing, storage, and distribution to ensure consumers are safe from foodborne illnesses.
  • 5S (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Stands for sort, sustain, set in order, standardized and shine. 5 tips that are designed to achieve clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized workplace for a more systematized work flow.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 3.8%
Food Safety 2.92%
5S 1.47%
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 a Packaging Coordinator's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$47,406
5%
Initiative
$46,503
3%
Written Communication
$46,503
3%
Innovation
$46,503
3%
Teamwork
$46,503
3%
Continuous Improvement
$46,503
3%
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How Education impacts a Packaging Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Packaging Coordinators 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 a Packaging Coordinator with a No Diploma is between $42,370 and $45,765).

Packaging Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Packaging Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 50.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Packaging Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Packaging Coordinator'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

Salary Trends for Packaging Coordinator

Salaries for a Packaging Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $42,509 in 2023 to around $42,546 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Packaging Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Packaging Coordinator Over Time

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2023
$42,509
2024
$42,662
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2023 $42,509
2024 $42,662
2025 $42,546
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