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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $37,250 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.91
10th percentile $29,360
90th percentile $56,190
Employed locally 960
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,360
    25th
    $31,670
    50th (median)
    $37,250
    75th
    $46,550
    90th
    $56,190

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 38% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 62% 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
    Amarillo, TX $41,790
    Odessa, TX $40,980
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $40,420
    Wichita Falls, TX $39,000
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,480

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Austin, TX is $17.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Austin, TX is 8.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,360 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,670.