Packers and Packagers, Hand pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for packers and packagers, hand is $18.86 an hour ($39,220 a year). About 11,940 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($36,280). Washington ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for packers and packagers, hand in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.70 | $34,740 |
| 25% of workers | $17.25 | $35,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.86 | $39,220 |
| 75% of workers | $21.78 | $45,310 |
| 90% of workers | $25.73 | $53,510 |
Packers and Packagers, Hand pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $44,010 | 4,270 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $40,490 | 170 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $39,920 | 270 |
| Bellingham | $39,880 | 330 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $39,820 | 180 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $38,670 | 780 |
| Longview-Kelso | $37,980 | 130 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $36,690 | 700 |
| Yakima | $36,080 | 2,020 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $35,990 | 950 |
| Walla Walla | $34,890 | 100 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $44,620 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $46,190 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $49,910 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $40,070 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $74,620 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $45,600 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $101,110 |
| Conveyor Operators and Tenders | $43,480 |
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