SOC 51-9111 · May 2025 · United States
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders across the United States is $43,220 per year, measured over 379,060 jobs. The highest state median is in New Hampshire, at $49,450.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Pay for this occupation varies by 38.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Hampshire pays $49,450 and New Mexico pays $35,640.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $49,450 | 620 | |
| 2 | Wyoming | $48,890 | 360 | |
| 3 | Missouri | $48,070 | 12,620 | |
| 4 | Maine | $47,970 | 1,490 | |
| 5 | North Dakota | $47,390 | 760 | |
| 6 | Idaho | $46,720 | 3,950 | |
| 7 | Vermont | $46,670 | 880 | |
| 8 | West Virginia | $46,410 | 810 | |
| 9 | Nebraska | $46,220 | 4,410 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $46,220 | 16,150 |
States with the most Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 43,430 | $44,020 | |
| 2 | Illinois | 29,400 | $43,150 | |
| 3 | Texas | 22,970 | $38,950 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 19,340 | $44,480 | |
| 5 | New York | 18,150 | $39,330 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 17,850 | $43,310 | |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 16,150 | $46,220 | |
| 8 | Florida | 14,010 | $37,170 | |
| 9 | Indiana | 12,880 | $44,600 | |
| 10 | Missouri | 12,620 | $48,070 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Collins | $79,800 | 670 |
| 2 | Salisbury | $69,060 | 60 |
| 3 | Cedar Rapids | $67,700 | 1,080 |
| 4 | Tuscaloosa | $61,680 | 160 |
| 5 | Owensboro | $61,250 | 980 |
| 6 | Eau Claire | $60,340 | 330 |
| 7 | Decatur | $59,160 | 160 |
| 8 | Traverse City | $54,020 | 200 |
| 9 | Manchester | $53,540 | 240 |
| 10 | Lewiston | $51,980 | 320 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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