Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $44,190 +8% vs national
Median hourly $21.24
10th percentile $36,560
90th percentile $56,690
Employed locally 60
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,560
    25th
    $40,440
    50th (median)
    $44,190
    75th
    $48,450
    90th
    $56,690

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 51% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 49% 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
    Binghamton, NY $45,060
    Billings, MT $41,200
    Great Falls, MT $40,880
    Missoula, MT $40,590

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,420
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $39,460
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,420
    Bakers $40,180
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $45,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Bozeman, MT is $21.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Bozeman, MT is 8% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,560 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,440.