Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $36,880 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.73
10th percentile $32,160
90th percentile $48,900
Employed locally 40
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,160
    25th
    $34,900
    50th (median)
    $36,880
    75th
    $43,000
    90th
    $48,900

    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 Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,240
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,790
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,720
    Bakers $36,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona is $17.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Arizona is 9.8% below 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,160 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,900.