Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $41,790 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.09
10th percentile $29,630
90th percentile $72,590
Employed locally 330
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,630
    25th
    $32,580
    50th (median)
    $41,790
    75th
    $43,900
    90th
    $72,590

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 63% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 37% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Killeen-Temple, TX $42,990
    Odessa, TX $40,980
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $40,420
    Wichita Falls, TX $39,000
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,480
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $38,390

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,130
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$36,910
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Amarillo, TX is $20.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Amarillo, TX is 2.2% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,630 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,580.