SOC 51-9111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders — Lewiston
Lewiston, ID-WA · 4 metro areas compared
At $43,750, median pay for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Lewiston, ID tracks the national median of $43,220 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $43,750, median pay for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Lewiston, ID tracks the national median of $43,220 closely. Pay ranges from under $39,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $50,890 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,580 to $43,750.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.10 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Twin Falls records the highest median at $51,430. Of the 167 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 116th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,520 | −8.6% |
| 25th | $39,580 | −8.4% |
| Median (50th) | $43,750 | +1.2% |
| 75th | $43,750 | +1.2% |
| 90th | $50,890 | +17.7% |
| Mean | $43,520 | +0.7% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twin Falls | $51,430 | 950 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $45,930 | 1,210 | |
| 3 | Idaho Falls | $44,210 | 330 | |
| 4 | Coeur d'Alene | $40,950 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lewiston run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $43,750 goes as far as $45,812 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,812US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,750 a year, 1.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,520 to $50,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Twin Falls, at $51,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Lewiston, ID?
The median annual wage is $43,750, or $21.03 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 Lewiston, ID is 1.2% higher. 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 Lewiston, ID earns more than $50,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,520 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Twin Falls, at $51,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Lewiston, ID. 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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