The Average Salary of a Packaging Engineer
Packaging engineers design containers and packaging materials, which protect products during shipping and storage. The engineer studies the product to determine the safety and physical requirements for packaging materials. Engineers also develop tests to ensure the packaging material keeps the product safe during shipping and storage. The average salary for a packaging engineer is between $54,067 and $77,950 as of November 2010, according to PayScale.com
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Location
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The cost of living in different areas of the country can be a factor in the annual salary a packaging engineer can earn. Demand for the position may also play a role in the annual salary. Packaging engineers in California, for example, earn average salaries between $56,526 and $98,268, according to PayScale.com. Packaging engineers in New Jersey earn lower salaries, between $51,851 and $68,351.
Education
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An engineering position requires a bachelor’s degree, but the program of study can also influence the amount of the yearly salary. Those packaging engineers with a Bachelor of Science degree earn salaries between $55,459 and $84,102. Those with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering earn higher salaries of between $57,259 and $97,750, as of November 2010.
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Experience
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In most positions, the greater the amount of experience an individual has in a field, the greater the average annual salary. Packaging engineers with 20 years of experience or more can earn up to $97,183. Workers with less than a year in the field earn salaries up to $56,530, according to PayScale.com.
Benefits
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A benefits package adds to the value of the position. Packaging engineers may receive benefits such as a 401k plan, paid time off, insurance and education reimbursement. Employers offer benefits to employees to attract and retain talented and skilled workers.
Advancement
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Packaging engineers may advance to a lead engineer position or a supervisory role. These engineers direct the activities of the engineering staff in an organization. Engineers in a supervisory position work with mechanical, electrical, process and other types of engineering staff in the company.
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