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SOC 53-7064·Transportation & Material Moving
Packers and Packagers, Hand
Median wage
$37,032
10-yr outlook
−0.7%by 2032
Openings / year
2,826
Workers in NY
15,600
How pay grows with experience
Packers and Packagers, Hand — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $33,251 |
| Median (typical) | $37,032 |
| Experienced | $42,421 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Packers and Packagers, Hand — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohawk Valley | $39,911 |
| Long Island | $37,717 |
| Central New York | $37,710 |
| New York City | $37,016 |
| Hudson Valley | $36,732 |
| Capital Region | $36,556 |
| Western New York | $36,423 |
| Finger Lakes | $36,061 |
| Southern Tier | $35,815 |
| North Country | $34,556 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Transportation & Material Moving) and pay more than a Packers and Packagers, Hand. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38,751 median (+$1,719) · −0.3% by 2032
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$39,273 median (+$2,241) · +9.9% by 2032
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39,568 median (+$2,536) · −5.1% by 2032
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40,226 median (+$3,194) · +10.9% by 2032
- Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants$41,454 median (+$4,422) · +0.9% by 2032
- Taxi Drivers$41,614 median (+$4,582)
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