SOC 51-9111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders — Arecibo
Arecibo, PR
At $27,220, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders, 37.0% beneath the national figure of $43,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $27,220, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders, 37.0% beneath the national figure of $43,220. Pay ranges from under $21,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $44,560 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $22,630 to $37,320.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.68 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 152 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 86th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,840 | −49.5% |
| 25th | $22,630 | −47.6% |
| Median (50th) | $27,220 | −37.0% |
| 75th | $37,320 | −13.7% |
| 90th | $44,560 | +3.1% |
| Mean | $30,890 | −28.5% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,220 a year, 37.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,840 to $44,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Arecibo, PR?
The median annual wage is $27,220, or $13.09 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $43,220, so pay in Arecibo, PR is 37.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arecibo, PR earns more than $44,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,840 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Arecibo, PR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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