SOC 51-9111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders — Toledo
Toledo, OH · 10 metro areas compared
In Toledo, OH the median wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders is $47,970 a year, which is 11.0% higher than the national figure of $43,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Toledo, OH the median wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders is $47,970 a year, which is 11.0% higher than the national figure of $43,220. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,860 and $64,740. The lowest tenth earn under $35,350, while the highest tenth earn more than $64,740.
The area has 770 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Columbus records the highest median at $45,600. Of the 472 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 304th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,350 | −18.2% |
| 25th | $37,860 | −12.4% |
| Median (50th) | $47,970 | +11.0% |
| 75th | $64,740 | +49.8% |
| 90th | $64,740 | +49.8% |
| Mean | $49,300 | +14.1% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $45,600 | 2,930 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $45,570 | 4,770 | |
| 3 | Sandusky | $41,600 | 80 | |
| 4 | Cleveland | $40,840 | 2,160 | |
| 5 | Dayton | $39,770 | 610 | |
| 6 | Akron | $39,620 | 650 | |
| 7 | Mansfield | $37,880 | 300 | |
| 8 | Lima | $37,430 | 510 | |
| 9 | Canton | $37,350 | 1,320 | |
| 10 | Youngstown | $37,320 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Toledo run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $47,970 goes as far as $51,692 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,692US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,970 a year, 11.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,350 to $64,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 770 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $45,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Toledo, OH?
The median annual wage is $47,970, or $23.06 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 Toledo, OH is 11.0% 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 Toledo, OH earns more than $64,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,350 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 Columbus, at $45,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 770 jobs in this occupation in Toledo, OH. 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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