What are the main factors that influence a Packaging Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change A Packaging Manager's salary?

A Packaging Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $111,422 for beginners, reaching about $113,624 at mid-level, and approach $119,244 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Packaging Manager?

Packaging Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Manager roles are District of Columbia $126,448, California $125,968, Massachusetts $124,289. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Packaging Manager roles make?

Salaries for Packaging Manager level roles vary by specialization: Packaging Engineering Senior Manager: $176,521; Packaging Engineering Manager: $138,619; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,493; Packaging Project Manager: $116,826; Packaging Engineer III: $105,099.

Packaging Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Manager make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Manager in Delaware is $115,655 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,678
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,311 to $129,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,983

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Packaging Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,800	$10,817	$2,496	$62
Average	$115,655	$9,638	$2,224	$56
25th Percentile	$104,311	$8,693	$2,006	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Manager Salaries

A Packaging Manager'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 Packaging Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging Manager'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): $111,422
Early Career (1-2 years): $111,930
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,624
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,655
Expert (over 8 years): $119,244

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Packaging Manager	$111,422
Intermediate Level Packaging Manager	$111,930
Senior Level Packaging Manager	$113,624
Specialist Level Packaging Manager	$115,655
Expert Level Packaging Manager	$119,244

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How Do Packaging Manager 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 Packaging Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $126,448.
California: $125,968.
Massachusetts: $124,289.

District of Columbia $126,448 California $125,968 Massachusetts $124,289 Washington $123,832 New Jersey $123,787 Alaska $123,627 Connecticut $122,051 New York $121,411

Hawaii $119,367 Rhode Island $118,408 Maryland $117,757 Minnesota $116,866 Colorado $116,523 Illinois $116,409 Oregon $115,975 Delaware $115,655

New Hampshire $115,454 Virginia $115,004 Pennsylvania $113,691 Nevada $113,029 North Dakota $112,812 Michigan $112,469 Wisconsin $112,343 Vermont $112,092

Texas $111,396 Maine $111,350 Arizona $111,281 Ohio $111,201 Georgia $110,151 Indiana $109,625 Wyoming $109,523 Utah $109,363

Iowa $109,294 Kansas $108,746 Louisiana $108,586 North Carolina $108,529 Missouri $108,506 Florida $108,061 Montana $107,821 Nebraska $107,593

Kentucky $107,467 South Carolina $107,010 Tennessee $106,725 Idaho $106,610 New Mexico $105,777 Oklahoma $105,594 Alabama $104,920 South Dakota $103,790

Arkansas $103,173 West Virginia $102,842 Mississippi $101,848

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Managers

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: $119,698
Little Creek: $118,590
Magnolia: $119,082

Lincoln, DE $119,698 Little Creek, DE $118,590 Magnolia, DE $119,082 Milford, DE $119,698 Marydel, DE $118,145 Millsboro, DE $119,698 Millville, DE $120,498 Milton, DE $119,698

Nassau, DE $119,698 Ocean View, DE $120,498 Rehoboth Beach, DE $120,498 Seaford, DE $118,442 Selbyville, DE $120,498 Smyrna, DE $118,008 Viola, DE $119,082 Woodside, DE $118,739

Bear, DE $117,140 Newark, DE $117,186 Claymont, DE $117,277 Delaware City, DE $117,186 Hockessin, DE $117,277 Kirkwood, DE $117,186 Middletown, DE $117,768 Montchanin, DE $117,277

New Castle, DE $117,277 Odessa, DE $117,928 Port Penn, DE $116,866 Rockland, DE $117,277 Saint Georges, DE $117,186 Townsend, DE $117,757 Winterthur, DE $117,277 Lewes, DE $119,698

Wilmington, DE $117,277 Dover, DE $118,533 Dover Afb, DE $118,807 Bethany Beach, DE $120,498 Bethel, DE $118,442 Bridgeville, DE $119,698 Camden Wyoming, DE $118,659 Cheswold, DE $118,259

Clayton, DE $117,962 Dagsboro, DE $120,498 Delmar, DE $118,442 Ellendale, DE $119,698 Felton, DE $119,698 Fenwick Island, DE $120,498 Frankford, DE $120,498 Frederica, DE $119,698

Georgetown, DE $119,698 Greenwood, DE $119,698 Harbeson, DE $119,698 Harrington, DE $119,698 Hartly, DE $117,905 Houston, DE $119,698 Kenton, DE $117,962 Laurel, DE $118,442

Yorklyn, DE $117,277

Packaging Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Packaging Manager'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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$104,311

Average $115,655/year

$129,800

$8,693

Average $9,638/month

$10,817

$2,006

Average $2,224/week

$2,496

$50

Average $56/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,800	$10,817	$2,496	$62
Average	$115,655	$9,638	$2,224	$56
25th Percentile	$104,311	$8,693	$2,006	$50

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