Packers and Packagers, Hand pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for packers and packagers, hand is $16.35 an hour ($34,010 a year). About 10,350 people work in this job there.

$16.35Median hourly pay
$28,010–$38,480Middle half of workers, yearly
10,350People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($36,280). It is 2% higher than the Georgia median ($33,260).

Pay range for packers and packagers, hand in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.28$27,630
25% of workers$13.47$28,010
Half of workers (median)$16.35$34,010
75% of workers$18.50$38,480
90% of workers$22.16$46,090

Packers and Packagers, Hand pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Hinesville$45,97050
Athens-Clarke County$34,960320
Gainesville$34,400750
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)$34,01010,350
Warner Robins$32,830290
Savannah$32,740570
Rome$32,640170
Augusta-Richmond County$31,390640
Macon-Bibb County$29,850190
Dalton$29,780350
Albany$28,160130
Brunswick-St. Simons$27,75090
Columbus$27,320340
Valdosta$27,250210

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for packers and packagers, hand

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -5% over ten years, declining · about 61,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,020
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,320
Helpers--Production Workers$37,000
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,150
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45,780
Stockers and Order Fillers$36,160
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,710
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31,690

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.