Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary (2025)
Based on 379,060 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $33,390 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $36,850 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $43,220 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $49,070 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $60,030 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$33K
25th
$37K
Median
$43K
75th
$49K
90th
$60K
Highest Paying States for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $53,950 |
| Wyoming | $51,300 |
| Missouri | $49,750 |
| North Dakota | $48,500 |
| Maryland | $48,480 |
| Maine | $48,440 |
| Iowa | $48,340 |
| Colorado | $48,180 |
| Rhode Island | $47,490 |
| Kentucky | $46,700 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New Hampshire at an average of $53,950 per year, while Kentucky has an average of $46,700 — a difference of $7,250. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 379,060 workers were employed as Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenderss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $44,590 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-9111