Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,380 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.86
10th percentile $31,760
90th percentile $51,680
Employed locally 500
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,760
    25th
    $35,270
    50th (median)
    $43,380
    75th
    $47,250
    90th
    $51,680

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,910
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59,920
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32,980
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$36,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Capital/Northern New York is $20.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.23 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Capital/Northern New York is 6.1% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,760 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,270.