What are the main factors that influence an Entry Packaging Engineer'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 Packaging Engineer's salary?

An Entry Packaging Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Entry Packaging Engineer (0-2 years)earns $81,112, an Intermediate Packaging Engineer (2-4 years)earns $92,482, a Packaging Development Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $109,848, a Packaging Development Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $135,351, an Lead Packaging Engineer (7-10 years)earns $169,791,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Packaging Engineer?

Entry Packaging Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Packaging Engineer roles are District of Columbia $86,000, California $85,600, Massachusetts $84,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Packaging Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Packaging Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Packaging Engineer V: $162,448; Specialist Packaging Engineer: $129,500; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,498; Senior Packaging Engineer: $105,100; Packaging Engineer III: $105,098.

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Entry Packaging Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Entry Packaging Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Packaging Engineer in Hawaii is $81,200 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,899
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,600 to $86,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,681

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Entry Packaging Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,800	$7,233	$1,669	$42
Average	$81,200	$6,767	$1,562	$39
25th Percentile	$73,600	$6,133	$1,415	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Packaging Engineer Salaries

An Entry Packaging Engineer'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Packaging Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Packaging Engineer'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 Packaging Engineer (0-2 years): $81,112
Intermediate Packaging Engineer (2-4 years): $92,482
Packaging Development Engineer III (4-7 years): $109,848
Packaging Development Engineer IV (7+ years): $135,351
Lead Packaging Engineer (7-10 years): $169,791

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Packaging Engineer	0-2 years	$81,112
Intermediate Packaging Engineer	2-4 years	$92,482
Packaging Development Engineer III	4-7 years	$109,848
Packaging Development Engineer IV	7+ years	$135,351
Lead Packaging Engineer	7-10 years	$169,791

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How Do Entry Packaging Engineer 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 Packaging Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,000.
California: $85,600.
Massachusetts: $84,500.

District of Columbia $86,000 California $85,600 Massachusetts $84,500 Washington $84,200 New Jersey $84,200 Alaska $84,100 Connecticut $83,000 New York $82,600

Hawaii $81,200 Rhode Island $80,500 Maryland $80,100 Minnesota $79,500 Illinois $79,200 Colorado $79,200 Oregon $78,900 Delaware $78,600

New Hampshire $78,500 Virginia $78,200 Pennsylvania $77,300 Nevada $76,900 North Dakota $76,700 Michigan $76,500 Wisconsin $76,400 Vermont $76,200

Arizona $75,700 Maine $75,700 Texas $75,700 Ohio $75,600 Georgia $74,900 Indiana $74,500 Wyoming $74,500 Utah $74,400

Iowa $74,300 Kansas $73,900 Louisiana $73,800 North Carolina $73,800 Missouri $73,800 Florida $73,500 Montana $73,300 Nebraska $73,200

Kentucky $73,100 South Carolina $72,800 Tennessee $72,600 Idaho $72,500 New Mexico $71,900 Oklahoma $71,800 Alabama $71,300 South Dakota $70,600

Arkansas $70,200 West Virginia $69,900 Mississippi $69,300

Top Paying Cities for Entry Packaging Engineers

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:

Aiea: $80,800
Anahola: $80,200
Captain Cook: $80,200

Aiea, HI $80,800 Anahola, HI $80,200 Captain Cook, HI $80,200 Eleele, HI $80,200 Ewa Beach, HI $80,800 Kapolei, HI $80,600 Haiku, HI $80,200 Hakalau, HI $80,200

Haleiwa, HI $80,200 Hana, HI $80,200 Hanalei, HI $80,200 Hanamaulu, HI $80,200 Hanapepe, HI $80,200 Hauula, HI $80,400 Hawaii National Park, HI $80,200 Hawi, HI $80,200

Hilo, HI $80,200 Princeville, HI $80,200 Holualoa, HI $80,200 Honaunau, HI $80,200 Honokaa, HI $80,200 Honomu, HI $80,200 Hoolehua, HI $80,200 Kaaawa, HI $80,500

Kahuku, HI $80,200 Kahului, HI $80,200 Kailua, HI $80,800 Ocean View, HI $80,200 Waikoloa, HI $80,200 Keauhou, HI $80,200 Kailua Kona, HI $80,200 Kalaheo, HI $80,200

Kalaupapa, HI $80,200 Kamuela, HI $80,200 Kaneohe, HI $80,800 Kapaa, HI $80,200 Kaumakani, HI $80,200 Kaunakakai, HI $80,200 Keaau, HI $80,200 Kealakekua, HI $80,200

Kealia, HI $80,200 Kekaha, HI $80,200 Kihei, HI $80,200 Kilauea, HI $80,200 Kapaau, HI $80,200 Koloa, HI $80,200 Kualapuu, HI $80,200 Kunia, HI $80,500

Kurtistown, HI $80,200 Lahaina, HI $80,200 Laie, HI $80,300 Lanai City, HI $80,200 Laupahoehoe, HI $80,200 Lawai, HI $80,200 Lihue, HI $80,200 Makawao, HI $80,200

Makaweli, HI $80,200 Maunaloa, HI $80,200 Mountain View, HI $80,200 Naalehu, HI $80,200 Ninole, HI $80,200 Ookala, HI $80,200 Paauilo, HI $80,200 Pahala, HI $80,200

Pahoa, HI $80,200 Paia, HI $80,200 Papaaloa, HI $80,200 Papaikou, HI $80,200 Pearl City, HI $80,800 Pepeekeo, HI $80,200 Puunene, HI $80,200 Volcano, HI $80,200

Wahiawa, HI $80,500 Pukalani, HI $80,200 Mililani, HI $80,600 Kula, HI $80,200 Waialua, HI $80,200 Waianae, HI $80,300 Wailuku, HI $80,200 Waimanalo, HI $80,800

Waimea, HI $80,200 Waipahu, HI $80,700 Honolulu, HI $80,800 J B P H H, HI $80,800 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $80,500 Schofield Barracks, HI $80,500 Fort Shafter, HI $80,800 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $80,800

Camp H M Smith, HI $80,800 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $80,700 Wake Island, HI $80,800

Entry Packaging Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Packaging Engineer'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.

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$73,600

Average $81,200/year

$86,800

$6,133

Average $6,767/month

$7,233

$1,415

Average $1,562/week

$1,669

$35

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,800	$7,233	$1,669	$42
Average	$81,200	$6,767	$1,562	$39
25th Percentile	$73,600	$6,133	$1,415	$35

Entry Packaging Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Entry Packaging Engineer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Intermediate Packaging Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $92,500 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

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