What are the main factors that influence an Entry Crater/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 Entry Crater/Packer's salary?

An Entry Crater/Packer's salary grows with experience: an Entry Crater/Packer (0-1 years)earns $35,463, an Intermediate Crater/Packer (1-3 years)earns $39,482, a Packing and Crating Specialist III (3-5 years)earns $46,386,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Crater/Packer?

Entry Crater/Packer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Crater/Packer roles are District of Columbia $39,300, California $39,200, Massachusetts $38,600. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How do different companies affect an Entry Crater/Packer's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Entry Crater/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.

Entry Crater/Packer Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Crater/Packer make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Crater/Packer in the United States is $35,500 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,804
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,400 to $38,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,488

10% $31,488

50% (Median) $35,500

90% $41,804

Entry Crater/Packer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,800	$3,233	$746	$19
Average	$35,500	$2,958	$683	$17
25th Percentile	$33,400	$2,783	$642	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Crater/Packer Salaries

An Entry Crater/Packer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Entry Crater/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 Entry Crater/Packers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $39,300.
California: $39,200.
Massachusetts: $38,600.

District of Columbia $39,300

California $39,200

Massachusetts $38,600

Washington $38,500

New Jersey $38,500

Alaska $38,400

Connecticut $37,900

New York $37,800

Hawaii $37,100

Rhode Island $36,800

Maryland $36,600

Minnesota $36,300

Illinois $36,200

Colorado $36,200

Oregon $36,100

Delaware $36,000

New Hampshire $35,900

Virginia $35,800

Pennsylvania $35,400

Nevada $35,100

North Dakota $35,100

Michigan $35,000

Wisconsin $34,900

Vermont $34,900

Ohio $34,600

Arizona $34,600

Maine $34,600

Texas $34,600

Georgia $34,300

Indiana $34,100

Wyoming $34,100

Utah $34,000

Iowa $34,000

Kansas $33,800

Louisiana $33,800

North Carolina $33,800

Missouri $33,700

Florida $33,600

Nebraska $33,500

Montana $33,500

Kentucky $33,400

South Carolina $33,300

Tennessee $33,200

Idaho $33,200

New Mexico $32,900

Oklahoma $32,800

Alabama $32,600

South Dakota $32,300

Arkansas $32,100

West Virginia $32,000

Mississippi $31,700

Top Paying Cities for Entry Crater/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: $44,800
San Francisco: $44,300
Oakland: $43,400

San Jose, CA $44,800

San Francisco, CA $44,300

Oakland, CA $43,400

New York, NY $40,900

Paramus, NJ $40,400

Queens Village, NY $40,400

Stamford, CT $40,300

Huntington, NY $40,300

Passaic, NJ $40,300

Bergenfield, NJ $40,300

Newark, NJ $40,000

Bridgeport, CT $39,900

Vallejo, CA $39,800

New Brunswick, NJ $39,800

Petaluma, CA $39,800

Middlesex, NJ $39,700

Somerset, NJ $39,700

Santa Cruz, CA $39,700

Boston, MA $39,500

Seattle, WA $39,300

Monterey, CA $39,300

Santa Rosa, CA $39,200

Los Angeles, CA $39,200

Juneau, AK $39,100

Washington, DC $39,100

Orange, CA $39,000

Santa Ana, CA $38,900

Anaheim, CA $38,800

Anchorage, AK $38,800

Long Beach, CA $38,800

Santa Maria, CA $38,700

Everett, WA $38,700

Danbury, CT $38,600

Bremerton, WA $38,500

Santa Barbara, CA $38,400

Tacoma, WA $38,400

New Suffolk, NY $38,400

Sacramento, CA $38,400

Brockton, MA $38,300

San Diego, CA $38,300

Trenton, NJ $38,300

Fairbanks, AK $38,200

Lompoc, CA $38,100

Lowell, MA $38,100

Ventura, CA $38,100

Nashua, NH $38,100

Stockton, CA $38,100

Modesto, CA $37,800

Kennewick, WA $37,700

Poughkeepsie, NY $37,700

Olympia, WA $37,700

New Haven, CT $37,600

Lawrence, MA $37,500

Hartford, CT $37,500

Riverside, CA $37,500

New Britain, CT $37,400

Atlantic City, NJ $37,400

San Bernardino, CA $37,400

Bakersfield, CA $37,400

Richland, WA $37,400

New Bedford, MA $37,400

New London, CT $37,300

Norwich, CT $37,300

Portsmouth, NH $37,300

Boulder, CO $37,300

Portland, OR $37,200

Worcester, MA $37,200

Minneapolis, MN $37,100

Philadelphia, PA $37,000

Honolulu, HI $36,900

Saint Paul, MN $36,900

Vineland, NJ $36,900

Providence, RI $36,800

Chicago, IL $36,700

Bellingham, WA $36,700

Baltimore, MD $36,600

Springfield, MA $36,600

Chico, CA $36,500

Manchester, NH $36,400

Pittsfield, MA $36,400

Spokane, WA $36,200

Denver, CO $36,200

Albany, NY $36,000

Troy, NY $36,000

Nassau, NY $36,000

Schenectady, NY $35,900

Wilmington, DE $35,900

Burlington, VT $35,900

Salem, OR $35,900

Yakima, WA $35,700

Portland, ME $35,700

Rochester, MN $35,600

Reno, NV $35,600

Fresno, CA $35,600

Milwaukee, WI $35,600

Detroit, MI $35,500

Ann Arbor, MI $35,500

Allentown, PA $35,500

Eugene, OR $35,400

Houston, TX $35,400

Syracuse, NY $35,400

Colorado Springs, CO $35,400

Carson City, NV $35,400

Gary, IN $35,300

Springfield, OR $35,300

Bismarck, ND $35,300

Galveston, TX $35,300

Medford, OR $35,200

Fort Collins, CO $35,200

Concord, NH $35,200

Austin, TX $35,200

Mesa, AZ $35,100

Reading, PA $35,100

Phoenix, AZ $35,100

Dallas, TX $35,100

Saint Cloud, MN $35,000

Madison, WI $35,000

Utica, NY $34,900

Battle Creek, MI $34,800

Salt Lake City, UT $34,800

Atlanta, GA $34,800

Des Moines, IA $34,800

Rochester, NY $34,800

Raleigh, NC $34,800

Lancaster, PA $34,700

Harrisburg, PA $34,700

Cleveland, OH $34,600

Indianapolis, IN $34,600

Richmond, VA $34,600

Pittsburgh, PA $34,600

Boca Raton, FL $34,600

Fort Worth, TX $34,600

Champaign, IL $34,600

Kansas City, KS $34,600

Kansas City, MO $34,600

Columbus, OH $34,600

Las Vegas, NV $34,500

Cincinnati, OH $34,500

Petersburg, VA $34,500

Appleton, WI $34,400

Pueblo, CO $34,400

Huntsville, AL $34,400

Lansing, MI $34,400

Lebanon, PA $34,400

Benton Harbor, MI $34,300

Buffalo, NY $34,300

Dayton, OH $34,300

Racine, WI $34,300

Charlotte, NC $34,300

Saint Louis, MO $34,300

York, PA $34,300

Elkhart, IN $34,300

Gastonia, NC $34,300

Billings, MT $34,300

Beaumont, TX $34,300

Lorain, OH $34,300

Fargo, ND $34,200

Elyria, OH $34,200

Flagstaff, AZ $34,200

Springfield, IL $34,200

Rock Hill, SC $34,200

Rockford, IL $34,200

Binghamton, NY $34,200

Toledo, OH $34,200

Fort Lauderdale, FL $34,100

Duluth, MN $34,100

Miami, FL $34,100

Grand Forks, ND $34,100

Cheyenne, WY $34,100

Hialeah, FL $34,000

Grand Rapids, MI $34,000

Louisville, KY $34,000

Cedar Rapids, IA $34,000

Bangor, ME $34,000

Durham, NC $34,000

Casper, WY $33,900

Scranton, PA $33,900

Nashville, TN $33,800

Green Bay, WI $33,800

Omaha, NE $33,800

Sarasota, FL $33,800

Peoria, IL $33,800

Akron, OH $33,800

Virginia Beach, VA $33,800

New Orleans, LA $33,800

Saint Petersburg, FL $33,700

Tucson, AZ $33,700

Jamestown, NY $33,700

Tampa, FL $33,700

Charleston, SC $33,700

Baton Rouge, LA $33,700

Davenport, IA $33,700

Evansville, IN $33,600

Port Arthur, TX $33,600

Bradenton, FL $33,600

Santa Fe, NM $33,600

Orlando, FL $33,500

Clearwater, FL $33,500

High Point, NC $33,400

Ogden, UT $33,400

Newport News, VA $33,400

Albuquerque, NM $33,400

Canton, OH $33,400

La Crosse, WI $33,400

Moline, IL $33,300

Salisbury, NC $33,300

Jacksonville, FL $33,300

Saginaw, MI $33,300

Boise, ID $33,300

Laramie, WY $33,300

Norfolk, VA $33,300

Corpus Christi, TX $33,300

Rock Island, IL $33,300

Fort Myers, FL $33,200

Memphis, TN $33,200

Tulsa, OK $33,200

Waterloo, IA $33,200

Spartanburg, SC $33,200

Greensboro, NC $33,100

South Bend, IN $33,100

San Antonio, TX $33,100

Provo, UT $33,100

Fort Wayne, IN $33,100

Lincoln, NE $33,100

Cedar Falls, IA $33,100

Savannah, GA $33,000

Muskegon, MI $33,000

Birmingham, AL $33,000

Winston Salem, NC $33,000

Anderson, IN $32,900

Lake Charles, LA $32,900

Lexington, KY $32,900

Augusta, GA $32,900

Greenville, SC $32,900

Tuscaloosa, AL $32,800

Springfield, OH $32,800

Lima, OH $32,800

Wichita, KS $32,800

Columbia, SC $32,800

Bloomington, IN $32,700

Asheville, NC $32,700

Knoxville, TN $32,600

Shreveport, LA $32,600

Wilmington, NC $32,500

Roanoke, VA $32,500

Topeka, KS $32,500

Frankfort, KY $32,500

Mobile, AL $32,400

Sioux Falls, SD $32,400

Melbourne, FL $32,400

Chillicothe, OH $32,400

Oklahoma City, OK $32,400

Longview, TX $32,400

Chattanooga, TN $32,300

Terre Haute, IN $32,300

Altoona, PA $32,300

Amarillo, TX $32,300

Killeen, TX $32,300

Fayetteville, AR $32,300

Lynchburg, VA $32,200

Sioux City, IA $32,200

Idaho Falls, ID $32,200

Pensacola, FL $32,100

Gainesville, FL $32,100

Portsmouth, OH $32,100

Little Rock, AR $32,100

Lafayette, LA $32,100

Youngstown, OH $32,100

Daytona Beach, FL $32,100

Clarksville, TN $32,100

Temple, TX $32,100

Hopkinsville, KY $32,000

Erie, PA $32,000

Florence, SC $31,900

Charleston, WV $31,900

Great Falls, MT $31,900

Helena, MT $31,800

Pine Bluff, AR $31,800

Waco, TX $31,800

Tallahassee, FL $31,800

Fayetteville, NC $31,800

Macon, GA $31,800

Vincennes, IN $31,700

Lubbock, TX $31,700

Alamogordo, NM $31,700

Twin Falls, ID $31,700

Greenville, MS $31,600

Huntington, WV $31,600

Rapid City, SD $31,600

Jackson, MS $31,600

Parkersburg, WV $31,500

Montgomery, AL $31,500

Wichita Falls, TX $31,500

Springfield, MO $31,500

Biloxi, MS $31,500

Columbus, GA $31,400

Sumter, SC $31,400

Monroe, LA $31,400

Johnstown, PA $31,400

Pascagoula, MS $31,300

Abilene, TX $31,300

Kingsport, TN $31,200

Albany, GA $31,200

Gulfport, MS $31,200

Alexandria, LA $31,100

Fort Smith, AR $31,000

El Paso, TX $30,900

Las Cruces, NM $30,800

Harlingen, TX $30,700

Pocatello, ID $30,700

Florence, AL $30,600

Brownsville, TX $30,600

Dothan, AL $30,500

Mcallen, TX $30,500

Columbus, MS $30,300

Lawton, OK $30,100

Altus, OK $30,100

Pierre, SD $29,900

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Crater/Packer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Planning (Mentioned in 10.88% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
Container (Mentioned in 4.19% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
Material Handling (Mentioned in 2.32% Job Postings): Material handling involves short-distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. It uses a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout their manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling can be used to create time and place utility through the handling, storage, and control of material, as distinct from manufacturing, which creates form utility by changing the shape, form, and makeup of material.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Planning	10.88%
Container	4.19%
Material Handling	2.32%

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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 Entry Crater/Packer's salary.

Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Written Communication	$42,245	19%
Time Management	$40,825	15%
Insight	$40,825	15%

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Entry Crater/Packer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Entry Crater/Packer salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $39,793. While startup companies pay approximate $33,649.

Entry Crater/Packer Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$33,649
Growth Stage	51~500	$35,590
Established	501~5000	$38,422
Enterprise	5000+	$39,793

Entry Crater/Packer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Crater/Packer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 88% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Entry Crater/Packer positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Crater/Packer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Crater/Packer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$46,150	$22.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$46,150	$22.0	30%
Financial Services	$42,600	$20.0	20%
Software & Networking	$42,600	$20.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$40,825	$20.0	15%

How Education impacts an Entry Crater/Packer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Crater/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 Entry Crater/Packer with a No Diploma is between $30,700 and $33,082).

Entry Crater/Packer Salaries by Degree Level

$38,100
$37,000
$36,000
$34,900
$33,900
$32,800
$31,800
$30,700

Typical Education for Entry Crater/Packer
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	20.0%
High School	80.0%
Associates	0.0%
Bachelors	0.0%
Masters	0.0%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Entry Crater/Packer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Crater/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.

$33,400

Average $35,500/year

$38,800

$2,783

Average $2,958/month

$3,233

$642

Average $683/week

$746

$16

Average $17/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,800	$3,233	$746	$19
Average	$35,500	$2,958	$683	$17
25th Percentile	$33,400	$2,783	$642	$16

Entry Crater/Packer Salary Growth & Career Path

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Intermediate Crater/Packer Packing and Crating Specialist III

For an Entry Crater/Packer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Intermediate Crater/Packer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $39,500 - a projected growth of 11% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Entry Crater/Packer

Salaries for an Entry Crater/Packer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,167 in 2023 to around $40,888 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Crater/Packer salary trends, .

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2023	$41,167
2024	$41,183
2025	$40,888
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Most common benefits for Entry Crater/Packer

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Common company salaries for Entry Crater/Packer

Here are companies hiring for Entry Crater/Packer and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Entry Crater/Packer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Crater/Packer?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Crater/Packer roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

2. How much do packing jobs pay in the US?

As of January 2025, packing jobs in the US offer salaries ranging from $31,100 to $43,600 annually. The average salary is approximately $34,900. While hourly wages can vary, they typically fall between $14.42 and $17.31, reflecting the entry-level to mid-range positions in the industry.

3. How much do parachute packers make?

Parachute packers typically earn between $31,100 and $43,600 annually, with a median salary of around $34,900. Salaries can vary based on location, experience, and other factors. For instance, in cities like San Francisco, the average salary can reach approximately $40,837, reflecting the higher cost of living in those areas.

4. How much is parachute pay?

Parachute pay, also known as Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP), is $225 per month for those engaged in parachute duty. For context, the salary range for an Entry Crater/Packer is between $31,100 and $43,600 annually, with a midpoint of $34,900. This pay can supplement the base salary for those in hazardous roles.

5. How much do mountain packers make?

Mountain packers typically earn between $31,100 and $43,600 annually, with a median salary of $34,900. This translates to an hourly wage range of approximately $14.95 to $20.96, depending on experience and location.

6. How many 1000 freighters are on the Great Lakes?

The Great Lakes are home to 13 freighters that exceed 1,000 feet in length, reflecting the shipping industry's demand for larger vessels. This trend was particularly prominent during the 1970s and early 1980s. For those considering a career as an Entry Crater/Packer, salaries range from $31,100 to $43,600, with a midpoint of $34,900.

7. How much do packers get paid?

Packers typically earn between $31,100 and $43,600 annually. The average salary is around $34,900, translating to a monthly pay of approximately $2,908. Top earners can make up to $43,600, while those in the lower range may earn about $31,100 per year.

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