Amazon Packer Salary in the United States

How much does an Amazon Packer make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Amazon Packer in the United States is $39,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, an Amazon Packer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,990
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,735 to $48,227
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,214
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Amazon Packer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $48,227 $4,019 $927 $23
Average $39,700 $3,308 $763 $19
25th Percentile $34,735 $2,895 $668 $17

Key Factors That Influence Amazon Packer Salaries

An Amazon Packer'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Amazon Packers

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:

  • San Jose: $50,074
  • San Francisco: $49,526
  • Oakland: $48,482

What Skills Can Increase an Amazon Packer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 15.25% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Supply Chain (Mentioned in 3.09% Job Postings): A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.
  • Material Handling (Mentioned in 2.02% Job Postings): Material handling involves short-distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. It uses a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout their manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling can be used to create time and place utility through the handling, storage, and control of material, as distinct from manufacturing, which creates form utility by changing the shape, form, and makeup of material.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 15.25%
Supply Chain 3.09%
Material Handling 2.02%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Amazon Packer's salary.
  • Performance Review: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • Procurement: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Performance Review
$50,816
28%
Procurement
$49,625
25%
Analysis
$48,831
23%
Guest Service
$46,052
16%
Partnering
$44,067
11%
Supply Chain
$44,067
11%
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Amazon Packer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Amazon Packer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Amazon Packer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Amazon Packer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Amazon Packer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$43,670$21.010%
Financial Services$43,670$21.010%
Pharmaceuticals$43,670$21.010%
Software & Networking$43,670$21.010%
Aerospace & Defense$42,082$20.06%

How Education impacts an Amazon Packer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Amazon Packers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Amazon Packer with a No Diploma is between $35,718 and $38,534).

Amazon Packer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Amazon Packer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 100.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Amazon Packer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Amazon Packer'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Amazon Packer

Salaries for an Amazon Packer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,852 in 2023 to around $43,520 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Amazon Packer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Amazon Packer Over Time

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2023
$43,852
2024
$43,814
2025
$43,520
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2023 $43,852
2024 $43,814
2025 $43,520
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FAQ about Amazon Packer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Amazon Packer?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Amazon Packer roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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