Associate Packaging Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Packaging Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Packaging Engineer in the United States is $80,024 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,664
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,855 to $85,593
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,329
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Associate Packaging Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $85,593 $7,133 $1,646 $41
Average $80,024 $6,669 $1,539 $38
25th Percentile $72,855 $6,071 $1,401 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Packaging Engineer Salaries

An Associate 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Packaging Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate 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): $79,614
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $90,776
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,837
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,910
  • Expert (over 8 years): $166,709
Levels Salary
Associate... Level Associate Packaging Engineer$79,614
Packaging... Level Associate Packaging Engineer$90,776
Packaging... Level Associate Packaging Engineer$107,837
Packaging... Level Associate Packaging Engineer$132,910
Packaging... Level Associate Packaging Engineer$166,709
$79,614 0 yr
$90,776 < 2 yrs
$107,837 2-4 yrs
$132,910 5-8 yrs
$166,709 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate 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 Associate Packaging Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $88,602.
  • California: $88,266.
  • Massachusetts: $87,090.

Top Paying Cities for Associate 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:

  • San Jose: $100,934
  • San Francisco: $99,829
  • Oakland: $97,725

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Packaging Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 2.57% 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.
  • SOP (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
  • Packaging Engineering (Mentioned in 0.83% Job Postings): Packaging engineering, also package engineering, packaging technology and packaging science, is a broad topic ranging from design conceptualization to product placement. All steps along the manufacturing process, and more, must be taken into account in the design of the package for any given product. Package engineering is an interdisciplinary field integrating science, engineering, technology and management to protect and identify products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. It encompasses the process of design, evaluation, and production of packages. It is a system integral to the value chain that impacts product quality, user satisfaction, distribution efficiencies, and safety. includes industry-specific aspects of industrial engineering, marketing, materials science, industrial design and logistics. Packaging engineers must interact with research and development, manufacturing, marketing, graphic design, regulatory, purchasing, planning and so on. The package must sell and protect the product, while maintaining an efficient, cost-effective process cycle.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 2.57%
SOP 1.31%
Packaging Engineering 0.83%
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 Associate Packaging Engineer's salary.
  • Use Cases: Can increase your salary by up to 38%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Continuous Quality Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Use Cases
$110,433
38%
Written Communication
$92,827
16%
Continuous Quality Improvement
$91,227
14%
Accountability
$89,626
12%
Communication Skills
$85,625
7%
Integrity
$85,625
7%
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Associate Packaging Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Packaging Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Associate Packaging Engineer positions in Chemicals or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Packaging Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Packaging Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$96,028$46.020%
Financial Services$92,027$44.015%
Insurance$92,027$44.015%
Aerospace & Defense$88,026$42.010%
Construction$88,026$42.010%

How Education impacts an Associate Packaging Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Packaging Engineers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Associate Packaging Engineer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $70,495 and $74,550).

Associate Packaging Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Packaging Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.9%
High School 5.9%
Associates 7.6%
Bachelors 70.6%
Masters 12.6%
Doctorate 3.4%
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Associate Packaging Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Associate Packaging Engineer

Salaries for an Associate Packaging Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $77,292 in 2023 to around $76,260 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Packaging Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Associate Packaging Engineer Over Time

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$77,292
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$76,952
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FAQ about Associate Packaging Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Associate Packaging Engineer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Packaging Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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