Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,100 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.24
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $58,240
Employed locally 110
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $37,850
    50th (median)
    $42,100
    75th
    $58,240
    90th
    $58,240

    Top-paying metros for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $79,300
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $77,290
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,840
    Cedar Rapids, IA $65,570
    Harrisonburg, VA $63,370
    Williamsport, PA $62,930

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $37,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $94,290
    Power Plant Operators $83,090
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $78,450
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $26,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Alaska is $20.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.91 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Alaska is 2.9% above the national median of $40,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Alaska?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,850.