SOC 51-9111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders — Williamsport
Williamsport, PA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Williamsport, PA is $48,200 per year, 11.5% above the national median of $43,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Williamsport, PA is $48,200 per year, 11.5% above the national median of $43,220. Pay ranges from under $35,680 at the tenth percentile to more than $64,610 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,060 to $64,610.
The area has 210 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.3 of every thousand jobs. Johnstown leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $50,070. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 127th of 226 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,680 | −17.4% |
| 25th | $38,060 | −11.9% |
| Median (50th) | $48,200 | +11.5% |
| 75th | $64,610 | +49.5% |
| 90th | $64,610 | +49.5% |
| Mean | $51,130 | +18.3% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnstown | $50,070 | 100 | |
| 2 | Lancaster | $49,680 | 1,320 | |
| 3 | Chambersburg | $48,260 | 490 | |
| 4 | York | $47,160 | 1,210 | |
| 5 | Gettysburg | $46,020 | 510 | |
| 6 | Harrisburg | $45,680 | 1,380 | |
| 7 | State College | $45,670 | 100 | |
| 8 | Allentown | $45,460 | 2,180 | |
| 9 | Philadelphia | $44,340 | 5,770 | |
| 10 | Scranton | $44,280 | 1,090 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Williamsport run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $48,200 goes as far as $49,385 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,385US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,200 a year, 11.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,680 to $64,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 210 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Johnstown, at $50,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Williamsport, PA?
The median annual wage is $48,200, or $23.17 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 Williamsport, PA is 11.5% 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 Williamsport, PA earns more than $64,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,680 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 Johnstown, at $50,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 210 jobs in this occupation in Williamsport, PA. 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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