Packaging Team Member Salary in the United States

How much does a Packaging Team Member make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Team Member in the United States is $33,789 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,806
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,932 to $36,938
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,241
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Packaging Team Member Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $36,938 $3,078 $710 $18
Average $33,789 $2,816 $650 $16
25th Percentile $31,932 $2,661 $614 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Team Member Salaries

A Packaging Team Member'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.

How Experience Level Affects Packaging Team Member Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging Team Member'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): $33,237
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $33,557
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,576
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $34,715
  • Expert (over 8 years): $34,947
Levels Salary
Entry Level Packaging Team Member$33,237
Intermediate Level Packaging Team Member$33,557
Senior Level Packaging Team Member$34,576
Specialist Level Packaging Team Member$34,715
Expert Level Packaging Team Member$34,947
$33,237 0 yr
$33,557 < 2 yrs
$34,576 2-4 yrs
$34,715 5-8 yrs
$34,947 > 8 yrs
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How Do Packaging Team Member 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 Team Members. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $37,411.
  • California: $37,269.
  • Massachusetts: $36,772.

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Team Members

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: $42,618
  • San Francisco: $42,151
  • Oakland: $41,263

What Skills Can Increase a Packaging Team Member's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 4.43% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Career Development (Mentioned in 3.87% Job Postings): Refers to the process an individual may undergo to evolve their occupational status. It is the process of making decisions for long term learning, to align personal needs of physical or psychological fulfillment with career advancement opportunities.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 2.43% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 4.43%
Career Development 3.87%
Housekeeping 2.43%
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 a Packaging Team Member's salary.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Operations
$38,181
13%
Verbal Communication
$37,168
10%
Collaboration
$37,168
10%
Time Management
$36,830
9%
Search Engines
$36,492
8%
Resilience
$36,154
7%
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Packaging Team Member Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Packaging Team Member 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, Packaging Team Member positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Packaging Team Member as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Packaging Team Member

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$50,683$24.050%
Software & Networking$47,304$23.040%
Pharmaceuticals$45,615$22.035%
Financial Services$42,236$20.025%
Energy & Utilities$40,547$19.020%

How Education impacts a Packaging Team Member's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Packaging Team Members 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 a Packaging Team Member with a No Diploma is between $31,683 and $33,927).

Packaging Team Member Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Packaging Team Member
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 12.5%
High School 87.5%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Packaging Team Member Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Packaging Team Member'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Packaging Team Member

Salaries for a Packaging Team Member can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $40,097 in 2023 to around $39,825 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Packaging Team Member salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Packaging Team Member Over Time

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2023
$40,097
2024
$40,112
2025
$39,825
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2024 $40,112
2025 $39,825
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Packaging Team Member

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Packaging Team Member?

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

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