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Hand Packers and Packagers

Pack products and materials by hand.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Well below the statewide median
$16.75 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Below statewide average
Growth rate:  0.2%    Read more about outlook

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Clean facilities or work areas.
  • Load materials into equipment for processing.
  • Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
  • Remove debris or damaged materials.
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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $16.75
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays well below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Hand Packers and Packagers *

Area Low Median High
U S
$14.32 $16.47 $18.63
Minnesota
$13.63 $16.75 $18.98
Central Minnesota
$13.17 $13.17 $17.21
Northeast Minnesota
$11.79 $14.28 $15.03
Northwest Minnesota
$13.93 $18.47 $23.06
Southeast Minnesota
$13.36 $13.99 $17.91
Southwest Minnesota
$12.65 $14.87 $19.9
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$14.45 $17.38 $19.01

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 9140 workers employed in this medium-sized career.

Where do Hand Packers and Packagers most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in very high demand.

 

Future Demand

This career is seeing low growth compared to other career

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