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Packaging engineer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Packaging Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$104,192
Average $104,192
Low $58,250
High $186,371

The average salary for a packaging engineer is $104,192 per year in the United States. 671 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Packaging Engineer job openings in United States

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Packaging Engineer
Tjoapack2.8out of 5 stars.
Clinton, TN
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Packaging Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Arm
 
$271,050per year
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Apple
 
$239,750per year
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Zachary Piper Solutions
 
$238,333per year
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Piper Companies
 
$237,783per year
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SAMTEC, INC
 
$212,375per year
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MaxLinear Inc.
 
$203,548per year
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Highest paying cities for Packaging Engineers near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $110,078 per year
  2. St. Louis, MO
    $96,621 per year
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $91,783 per year
  4. Columbus, OH
    $88,309 per year
  5. Scottsburg, IN
    $78,939 per year

Where can a Packaging Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Packaging Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Packaging Engineer get paid in United States?

Associate Packaging Engineer

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Average $45,425 per year

Entry Level Packaging Engineer

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Average $18.04 per hour

Senior Packaging Engineer

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Average $118,048 per year