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 $111,402 for beginners, reaching about $113,595 at mid-level, and approach $119,222 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 $126,408, California $125,928, Massachusetts $124,250. 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: $176,502; Packaging Engineering Manager: $138,599; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,474; Packaging Project Manager: $116,794; Packaging Engineer III: $105,101.

Packaging Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Manager in Delaware is $115,619 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): $142,746
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,318 to $129,818
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,030

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Packaging Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,818	$10,818	$2,497	$62
Average	$115,619	$9,635	$2,223	$56
25th Percentile	$104,318	$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): $111,402
Early Career (1-2 years): $111,908
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,595
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,619
Expert (over 8 years): $119,222

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Packaging Manager	$111,402
Intermediate Level Packaging Manager	$111,908
Senior Level Packaging Manager	$113,595
Specialist Level Packaging Manager	$115,619
Expert Level Packaging Manager	$119,222

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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: $126,408.
California: $125,928.
Massachusetts: $124,250.

District of Columbia $126,408 California $125,928 Massachusetts $124,250 Washington $123,793 New Jersey $123,748 Alaska $123,588 Connecticut $122,012 New York $121,373

Hawaii $119,329 Rhode Island $118,370 Maryland $117,720 Minnesota $116,829 Colorado $116,487 Illinois $116,372 Oregon $115,939 Delaware $115,619

New Hampshire $115,418 Virginia $114,968 Pennsylvania $113,655 Nevada $112,993 North Dakota $112,776 Michigan $112,434 Wisconsin $112,308 Vermont $112,057

Texas $111,360 Maine $111,315 Arizona $111,246 Ohio $111,166 Georgia $110,116 Indiana $109,591 Wyoming $109,488 Utah $109,328

Iowa $109,260 Kansas $108,712 Louisiana $108,552 North Carolina $108,495 Missouri $108,472 Florida $108,027 Montana $107,787 Nebraska $107,559

Kentucky $107,433 South Carolina $106,976 Tennessee $106,691 Idaho $106,577 New Mexico $105,743 Oklahoma $105,561 Alabama $104,887 South Dakota $103,757

Arkansas $103,140 West Virginia $102,809 Mississippi $101,816

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: $119,661
Little Creek: $118,553
Magnolia: $119,044

Lincoln, DE $119,661 Little Creek, DE $118,553 Magnolia, DE $119,044 Milford, DE $119,661 Marydel, DE $118,108 Millsboro, DE $119,661 Millville, DE $120,460 Milton, DE $119,661

Nassau, DE $119,661 Ocean View, DE $120,460 Rehoboth Beach, DE $120,460 Seaford, DE $118,405 Selbyville, DE $120,460 Smyrna, DE $117,971 Viola, DE $119,044 Woodside, DE $118,702

Bear, DE $117,103 Newark, DE $117,149 Claymont, DE $117,240 Delaware City, DE $117,149 Hockessin, DE $117,240 Kirkwood, DE $117,149 Middletown, DE $117,731 Montchanin, DE $117,240

New Castle, DE $117,240 Odessa, DE $117,891 Port Penn, DE $116,829 Rockland, DE $117,240 Saint Georges, DE $117,149 Townsend, DE $117,720 Winterthur, DE $117,240 Lewes, DE $119,661

Wilmington, DE $117,240 Dover, DE $118,496 Dover Afb, DE $118,770 Bethany Beach, DE $120,460 Bethel, DE $118,405 Bridgeville, DE $119,661 Camden Wyoming, DE $118,622 Cheswold, DE $118,222

Clayton, DE $117,925 Dagsboro, DE $120,460 Delmar, DE $118,405 Ellendale, DE $119,661 Felton, DE $119,661 Fenwick Island, DE $120,460 Frankford, DE $120,460 Frederica, DE $119,661

Georgetown, DE $119,661 Greenwood, DE $119,661 Harbeson, DE $119,661 Harrington, DE $119,661 Hartly, DE $117,868 Houston, DE $119,661 Kenton, DE $117,925 Laurel, DE $118,405

Yorklyn, DE $117,240

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$104,318

Average $115,619/year

$129,818

$8,693

Average $9,635/month

$10,818

$2,006

Average $2,223/week

$2,497

$50

Average $56/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,818	$10,818	$2,497	$62
Average	$115,619	$9,635	$2,223	$56
25th Percentile	$104,318	$8,693	$2,006	$50

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