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Packers and Packagers, Hand

Median Salary
34,830
Job Outlook
+4%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

93%

Private not for profit

4%

Self-employed

2%

Federal Government

1%

State and local government

1%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of hand laborers and material movers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,059,000 openings for hand laborers and material movers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$18,810

10%

$34,830

Median

$40,990

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    53%

  • Less than high school

    32%

  • Some college

    13%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Production and Processing
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.