Packers and Packagers, Hand pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for packers and packagers, hand is $16.81 an hour ($34,960 a year). About 1,490 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($36,280). Montana ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for packers and packagers, hand in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.05 | $22,980 |
| 25% of workers | $13.81 | $28,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.81 | $34,960 |
| 75% of workers | $20.77 | $43,200 |
| 90% of workers | $22.09 | $45,950 |
Packers and Packagers, Hand pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $39,700 | 230 |
| Missoula | $39,520 | 220 |
| Billings | $36,220 | 300 |
| Helena | $35,360 | 90 |
| Great Falls | $29,860 | 80 |
Montana 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 Montana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $43,840 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $39,050 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $36,510 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $48,060 |
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