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Hand Packers and Packagers in Nebraska earned a median of $38,880 a year ($18.69 an hour) in May 2025, 7% above the national median of $36,280; 3,010 were employed there, ranking #9 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $38,880 | $36,280 |
| Mean annual wage | $40,350 | $37,540 |
| Median hourly wage | $18.69 | $17.44 |
| 10th percentile | $28,870 | $27,890 |
| 25th percentile | $35,630 | $32,220 |
| 75th percentile | $45,910 | $43,060 |
| 90th percentile | $49,500 | $47,100 |
| Employment | 3,010 | 559,820 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.938 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.82 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:36 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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