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Packer and Packager, Hand

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

Annual openings

793

Median wage

$40,730

Typical education

High school (GED)

Growth 2026–2032

+6%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

High school (GED)

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

No previous work experience is required.

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Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.
  2. Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.
  3. Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
  4. Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
  5. Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders, using hand tools.
  6. Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met.
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