SOC 51-9111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders — Spokane
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Spokane, WA is $39,680 a year, trailing the national median of $43,220 by 8.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Spokane, WA is $39,680 a year, trailing the national median of $43,220 by 8.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,250 and $51,400. The lowest tenth earn under $34,650, while the highest tenth earn more than $62,850.
The area has 400 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.65 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Mount Vernon records the highest median at $49,590. Of the 468 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 434th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | −19.8% |
| 25th | $36,250 | −16.1% |
| Median (50th) | $39,680 | −8.2% |
| 75th | $51,400 | +18.9% |
| 90th | $62,850 | +45.4% |
| Mean | $44,920 | +3.9% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Vernon | $49,590 | 190 | |
| 2 | Longview | $47,980 | 540 | |
| 3 | Walla Walla | $43,850 | 100 | |
| 4 | Yakima | $43,690 | 650 | |
| 5 | Seattle | $43,370 | 2,850 | |
| 6 | Olympia | $39,770 | — | |
| 7 | Bellingham | $39,090 | 370 | |
| 8 | Kennewick | $38,750 | 1,160 | |
| 9 | Wenatchee | $37,780 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Spokane run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $39,680 buys what $37,084 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,084US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,680 a year, 8.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,650 to $62,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 400 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Mount Vernon, at $49,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Spokane, WA?
The median annual wage is $39,680, or $19.08 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 Spokane, WA is 8.2% 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 Spokane, WA earns more than $62,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,650 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 Mount Vernon, at $49,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 400 jobs in this occupation in Spokane, WA. 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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