What are the main factors that influence a Hand Packager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Hand Packager?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Hand Packager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Hand Packager's salary?

A Hand Packager's salary grows with experience: starting around $34,612 for beginners, reaching about $36,002 at mid-level, and approach $36,389 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Hand Packager?

Hand Packager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Hand Packager roles are District of Columbia $38,200, California $38,100, Massachusetts $37,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Hand Packager roles make?

Salaries for Hand Packager level roles vary by specialization: Application Packager: $158,972; Chemical Packager: $43,903; Software Packager: $35,651; Bakery Packager: $35,450; Cheese Packager: $34,763.

Hand Packager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Hand Packager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hand Packager in Delaware is $34,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Hand Packager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,204
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,100 to $38,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,461

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Hand Packager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,200	$3,183	$735	$18
Average	$34,900	$2,908	$671	$17
25th Percentile	$33,100	$2,758	$637	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Hand Packager Salaries

A Hand Packager'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 Hand Packager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hand Packager'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-Level (less than 1 year): $34,612
Early Career (1-2 years): $34,938
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,002
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,147
Expert (over 8 years): $36,389

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Hand Packager	$34,612
Intermediate Level Hand Packager	$34,938
Senior Level Hand Packager	$36,002
Specialist Level Hand Packager	$36,147
Expert Level Hand Packager	$36,389

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How Do Hand Packager 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 Hand Packagers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $38,200.
California: $38,100.
Massachusetts: $37,500.

District of Columbia $38,200 California $38,100 Massachusetts $37,500 Washington $37,400 New Jersey $37,400 Alaska $37,300 Connecticut $36,900 New York $36,700

Hawaii $36,100 Rhode Island $35,800 Maryland $35,600 Minnesota $35,300 Illinois $35,200 Colorado $35,200 Oregon $35,000 Delaware $34,900

New Hampshire $34,900 Virginia $34,700 Pennsylvania $34,400 Nevada $34,200 North Dakota $34,100 Michigan $34,000 Wisconsin $33,900 Vermont $33,900

Texas $33,700 Ohio $33,600 Maine $33,600 Arizona $33,600 Georgia $33,300 Indiana $33,100 Wyoming $33,100 Utah $33,000

Iowa $33,000 Kansas $32,900 Louisiana $32,800 North Carolina $32,800 Missouri $32,800 Florida $32,700 Montana $32,600 Nebraska $32,500

Kentucky $32,500 South Carolina $32,300 Tennessee $32,200 Idaho $32,200 New Mexico $32,000 Oklahoma $31,900 Alabama $31,700 South Dakota $31,400

Arkansas $31,200 West Virginia $31,100 Mississippi $30,800

Top Paying Cities for Hand Packagers

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:

Lincoln: $34,800
Little Creek: $35,000
Magnolia: $35,000

Lincoln, DE $34,800 Little Creek, DE $35,000 Magnolia, DE $35,000 Milford, DE $34,900 Marydel, DE $34,900 Millsboro, DE $34,600 Millville, DE $34,700 Milton, DE $34,800

Nassau, DE $34,800 Ocean View, DE $34,700 Rehoboth Beach, DE $34,800 Seaford, DE $34,800 Selbyville, DE $34,600 Smyrna, DE $35,100 Viola, DE $34,900 Woodside, DE $35,000

Bear, DE $34,900 Newark, DE $34,900 Claymont, DE $35,000 Delaware City, DE $34,900 Hockessin, DE $34,900 Kirkwood, DE $34,900 Middletown, DE $34,900 Montchanin, DE $34,900

New Castle, DE $34,900 Odessa, DE $35,000 Port Penn, DE $35,000 Rockland, DE $34,900 Saint Georges, DE $34,900 Townsend, DE $35,000 Winterthur, DE $34,900 Lewes, DE $34,800

Wilmington, DE $34,900 Dover, DE $35,000 Dover Afb, DE $34,900 Bethany Beach, DE $34,700 Bethel, DE $34,700 Bridgeville, DE $34,800 Camden Wyoming, DE $34,900 Cheswold, DE $35,000

Clayton, DE $35,000 Dagsboro, DE $34,600 Delmar, DE $34,600 Ellendale, DE $34,700 Felton, DE $34,900 Fenwick Island, DE $34,600 Frankford, DE $34,600 Frederica, DE $34,900

Georgetown, DE $34,600 Greenwood, DE $34,800 Harbeson, DE $34,700 Harrington, DE $34,800 Hartly, DE $34,900 Houston, DE $34,800 Kenton, DE $35,000 Laurel, DE $34,600

Yorklyn, DE $34,900

Hand Packager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Hand Packager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $39,035. While startup companies pay approximate $33,012.

Hand Packager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$33,012
Growth Stage	51~500	$34,916
Established	501~5000	$37,696
Enterprise	5000+	$39,035

Hand Packager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Hand Packager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Hand Packager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Hand Packager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Hand Packager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$52,350	$25.0	50%
Software & Networking	$48,860	$23.0	40%
Pharmaceuticals	$47,115	$23.0	35%
Financial Services	$43,625	$21.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$41,880	$20.0	20%

Hand Packager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hand Packager'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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$33,100

Average $34,900/year

$38,200

$2,758

Average $2,908/month

$3,183

$637

Average $671/week

$735

$16

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,200	$3,183	$735	$18
Average	$34,900	$2,908	$671	$17
25th Percentile	$33,100	$2,758	$637	$16

Hand Packager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Hand Packager, 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 $40,000 - a projected growth of 15% over your current level.

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