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

A Packaging Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $103,772 for beginners, reaching about $105,951 at mid-level, and approach $114,452 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Packaging Engineer?

Packaging Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineer roles are District of Columbia $116,360, California $115,919, Massachusetts $114,374. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Packaging Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Packaging Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Packaging Engineer: $162,440; Packaging Engineer V: $162,432; Specialist Packaging Engineer: $129,480; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,474; Senior Packaging Engineer: $105,110.

Packaging Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Packaging Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Engineer in Rhode Island is $108,961 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,575
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,269 to $120,275
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,444

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Packaging Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,275	$10,023	$2,313	$58
Average	$108,961	$9,080	$2,095	$52
25th Percentile	$99,269	$8,272	$1,909	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineer Salaries

A 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 Packaging Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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-Level (less than 1 year): $103,772
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,498
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,951
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,457
Expert (over 8 years): $114,452

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Packaging Engineer	$103,772
Intermediate Level Packaging Engineer	$104,498
Senior Level Packaging Engineer	$105,951
Specialist Level Packaging Engineer	$111,457
Expert Level Packaging Engineer	$114,452

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

District of Columbia: $116,360.
California: $115,919.
Massachusetts: $114,374.

District of Columbia $116,360 California $115,919 Massachusetts $114,374 Washington $113,953 New Jersey $113,911 Alaska $113,764 Connecticut $112,314 New York $111,725

Hawaii $109,844 Rhode Island $108,961 Maryland $108,362 Minnesota $107,543 Colorado $107,227 Illinois $107,122 Oregon $106,723 Delaware $106,429

New Hampshire $106,244 Virginia $105,830 Pennsylvania $104,621 Nevada $104,012 North Dakota $103,812 Michigan $103,497 Wisconsin $103,381 Vermont $103,150

Texas $102,509 Maine $102,467 Arizona $102,404 Ohio $102,330 Georgia $101,363 Indiana $100,880 Wyoming $100,785 Utah $100,638

Iowa $100,575 Kansas $100,071 Louisiana $99,923 North Carolina $99,871 Missouri $99,850 Florida $99,440 Montana $99,219 Nebraska $99,009

Kentucky $98,893 South Carolina $98,473 Tennessee $98,210 Idaho $98,105 New Mexico $97,338 Oklahoma $97,170 Alabama $96,550 South Dakota $95,509

Arkansas $94,942 West Virginia $94,637 Mississippi $93,723

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Adamsville: $110,748
Albion: $108,909
Ashaway: $111,168

Adamsville, RI $110,748 Albion, RI $108,909 Ashaway, RI $111,168 Barrington, RI $108,909 Block Island, RI $110,590 Bradford, RI $111,095 Bristol, RI $108,804 Carolina, RI $110,191

Charlestown, RI $110,307 Chepachet, RI $108,699 Clayville, RI $108,804 Coventry, RI $108,699 West Greenwich, RI $108,625 East Greenwich, RI $108,772 Exeter, RI $111,095 Fiskeville, RI $108,909

Forestdale, RI $108,804 Foster, RI $108,625 Glendale, RI $108,625 Greene, RI $109,844 Greenville, RI $108,909 Harmony, RI $108,877 Harrisville, RI $108,699 Hope, RI $108,909

Hope Valley, RI $111,168 Hopkinton, RI $111,200 Jamestown, RI $110,086 Kenyon, RI $111,063 Little Compton, RI $110,706 Manville, RI $108,909 Mapleville, RI $108,625 Newport, RI $110,107

Middletown, RI $110,569 North Kingstown, RI $108,594 North Scituate, RI $108,877 Oakland, RI $108,730 Pascoag, RI $108,667 Pawtucket, RI $108,909 Central Falls, RI $108,909 Cumberland, RI $108,909

Lincoln, RI $108,909 Portsmouth, RI $109,666 Prudence Island, RI $108,699 Rockville, RI $111,200 Saunderstown, RI $110,149 Shannock, RI $111,032 Slatersville, RI $108,804 Slocum, RI $110,149

Tiverton, RI $110,780 Wakefield, RI $110,033 Kingston, RI $110,054 Narragansett, RI $110,075 Peace Dale, RI $110,033 Warren, RI $108,877 Warwick, RI $108,909 Westerly, RI $111,231

West Kingston, RI $110,117 West Warwick, RI $108,909 Wood River Junction, RI $111,095 Woonsocket, RI $108,804 North Smithfield, RI $108,877 Wyoming, RI $111,063 Providence, RI $108,909 Cranston, RI $108,909

North Providence, RI $108,909 East Providence, RI $108,909 Riverside, RI $108,909 Rumford, RI $108,909 Smithfield, RI $108,909 Johnston, RI $108,909

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

Understanding how a 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$99,269

Average $108,961/year

$120,275

$8,272

Average $9,080/month

$10,023

$1,909

Average $2,095/week

$2,313

$48

Average $52/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,275	$10,023	$2,313	$58
Average	$108,961	$9,080	$2,095	$52
25th Percentile	$99,269	$8,272	$1,909	$48

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