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Hand Packers and Packagers in Georgia
Considering a career as a Hand Packer or Packager in Georgia?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Hand Packers and Packagers in Georgia are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Hand Packers and Packagers in Georgia is growing faster than average.
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Hand Packers and Packagers in Georgia earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
How Many Hand Packers and Packagers Work in Georgia?
There were approximately 24,960 workers employed as Hand Packers and Packagers in this state in 2018.
There were 23,290 Hand Packers and Packagers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 1,670 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 7,130 Hand Packers and Packagers working in it, which means Georgia has more Hand Packers and Packagers than average.
Job Projections for Georgia
Jobs for Hand Packers and Packagers in this state are growing at a rate of 6.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 1.8%.
Georgia Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 3,810 annual job openings, and 25,260 total jobs in 2026 for Hand Packers and Packagers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 108,400 annual jobs and 723,800 total jobs in 2026.
What do Hand Packers and Packagers Make in Georgia?
In 2018 wages for Hand Packers and Packagers ranged from $17,220 to $32,780 with $22,510 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $8.28 to $15.76. The median hourly rate was $10.82.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $10.31 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.51.
The median salary in Georgia is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Georgia Metros for Hand Packers and Packagers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Hand Packers and Packagers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 15,030 | $22,400 |
Gainesville, GA | 960 | $23,060 |
Chattanooga, TN-GA | 740 | $23,020 |
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | 730 | $19,660 |
Savannah, GA | 570 | $19,850 |
Warner Robins, GA | 520 | $22,590 |
Columbus, GA-AL | 390 | $23,330 |
Macon, GA | 340 | $20,550 |
Athens-Clarke County, GA | 330 | $21,830 |
Rome, GA | 290 | $20,760 |
Dalton, GA | 250 | $26,470 |
Brunswick, GA | 200 | $19,680 |
Albany, GA | 170 | $22,790 |
Hinesville, GA | 160 | $26,520 |
Valdosta, GA | 160 | $19,410 |
Top States for Hand Packers and Packagers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Hand Packers and Packagers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 101,340 | $25,190 |
Illinois | 51,520 | $25,080 |
Texas | 35,370 | $22,120 |
Florida | 34,040 | $21,420 |
New Jersey | 30,180 | $22,340 |
Ohio | 29,430 | $24,590 |
North Carolina | 27,360 | $22,740 |
Pennsylvania | 25,260 | $27,700 |
Georgia | 24,960 | $22,510 |
New York | 23,220 | $25,930 |
Michigan | 22,190 | $23,710 |
Massachusetts | 21,360 | $25,780 |
Wisconsin | 19,240 | $27,700 |
Washington | 18,210 | $27,510 |
Tennessee | 17,400 | $22,910 |
Kentucky | 15,010 | $24,820 |
Indiana | 14,790 | $25,340 |
Virginia | 11,720 | $22,000 |
Arizona | 10,900 | $23,970 |
Minnesota | 10,250 | $26,260 |
Below are the states where Hand Packers and Packagers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Alaska | $33,800 |
Connecticut | $29,080 |
Iowa | $28,990 |
District of Columbia | $28,210 |
Pennsylvania | $27,700 |
Wisconsin | $27,700 |
Washington | $27,510 |
Vermont | $27,350 |
Minnesota | $26,260 |
Oregon | $26,220 |
Related Careers in Georgia
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Occupation | Georgia Employment Total |
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Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 121,850 |
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 9,350 |
Machine Feeders and Offbearers | 3,000 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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