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How to become packers and packagers, handeducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Logistics Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$36,280
25th–75th pct. $32,220–$43,060
Top pay (est.)
$61,200
Top 10% $47,100
Pay in 5 years
$41,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$47,100est.
$40,500–$54,700
Outlook score
33/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
38%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−5.0%
62K openings / yr

How to become packers and packagers, hand

Typical education
No formal educational credential
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Packers and Packagers, Hand

Key skills

Coordination
2.1
Monitoring
2.1
Service Orientation
2.0
Active Listening
2.0
Speaking
2.0
Reading Comprehension
2.0
Critical Thinking
2.0
Social Perceptiveness
1.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Production and Processing
3.8
Customer and Personal Service
3.1
Public Safety and Security
3.0
Mathematics
2.6
Mechanical
2.6
English Language
2.4
Computers and Electronics
2.2
Administrative
2.0

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCoaching and Developing OthersInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Near VisionTrunk StrengthManual DexterityStatic StrengthOral ComprehensionOral Expression

Education of workers

High school diploma
54%
Less than high school
33%
Some college
14%

Training before entry

None / short demo
58%
Up to 1 month
17%
3–6 months
12%
1–3 months
9%
6–12 months
4%

Related work experience

None
60%
6–12 months
20%
Up to 1 month
18%
3–6 months
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as packers and packagers, hand

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.