53-7064.00

Packers and Packagers, Hand

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

4.7OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will start nibbling at this role

Safer than 41% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 38% probability of automation for this role
paper →
41%
of jobs safer
605
jobs riskier than this
-5.4%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Packers and Packagers, Hand perform manual packaging of products — one of the most repetitive physical manufacturing roles, directly targeted by robotic packaging systems and AI-guided picking robots (Covariant, Osaro). High-volume operations are rapidly automating packaging lines. High displacement risk in industrial settings; artisan and small-scale packaging retains human involvement through 2027.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$35,580
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-5.4%
Declining
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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Moderate Risk
47% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →