DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 4,835 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 601,440 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Packers and Packagers, Hand
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TREMONTON, UT | $32,968 | +46.5% | 26 | 1 |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | $31,200 | +38.7% | 70 | 1 |
| Marshall, MI | $31,200 | +38.7% | 62 | 1 |
| Portland, OR | $29,120 | +29.4% | 61 | 1 |
| Van Wert, OH | $28,080 | +24.8% | 11 | 1 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $26,000 | +15.6% | 38 | 1 |
| Delcambre, LA | $25,813 | +14.7% | 10 | 1 |
| Abbotsford, WI | $25,240 | +12.2% | 359 | 1 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $22,500 | 0% | 144 | 1 |
| Uniontown, AL | $17,909 | -20.4% | 113 | 1 |
| Gastonia, NC | $17,222 | -23.5% | 153 | 1 |
| Hendersonville, NC | $17,056 | -24.2% | 102 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $32,968 | -7% | 27 |
| Illinois | $31,200 | -14% | 70 |
| Michigan | $30,160 | -16.1% | 78 |
| Oregon | $29,120 | -18% | 61 |
| Ohio | $28,080 | -24.1% | 11 |
| Nebraska | $28,080 | -26% | 4 |
| Indiana | $26,000 | -32.7% | 38 |
| New York | $25,979 | -28.1% | 1 |
| Louisiana | $25,813 | -7.5% | 11 |
| Wisconsin | $25,240 | -31.5% | 359 |
| Massachusetts | $23,764 | -30.3% | 2 |
| Florida | $22,500 | -18.2% | 144 |
| California | $21,736 | -40.5% | 3 |
| Delaware | $19,386 | -45% | 5 |
| Georgia | $18,720 | -42.7% | 9 |
| Alabama | $17,909 | -35.3% | 113 |
| Oklahoma | $17,451 | -46.5% | 1 |
| North Carolina | $17,056 | -48.9% | 255 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Packers and Packagers, Hand positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Abbyland Foods, Inc | None | $25,240 |
| Defender Services, Inc. | None | $17,056 |
| South Georgia Pecan Company | None | $19,968 |
| Dakota Provisions, LLC | None | $24,960 |
| Alabama Catfish, LLC | None | $17,909 |
| Belmont Sausage Company | None | $31,200 |
| KMSB Enterprises LLC | None | $22,500 |
| Integrity Foods Inc | None | $19,760 |
| Rely Workforce Group LLC | None | $24,960 |
| Pecan Deluxe Candy Company | None | $20,800 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Packers and Packagers, Hand is Manufacturing at $25,320. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing at $20,229.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 4,835 DOL filings, the median salary for a Packers and Packagers, Hand is $22,500, ranging from $19,760 to $27,040.
The 90th percentile salary is $46,260 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, TREMONTON, UT offers the highest median at $32,968.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Packers and Packagers, Hand positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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