Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,700 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.57
10th percentile $35,340
90th percentile $48,150
Employed locally 180
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,340
    25th
    $38,120
    50th (median)
    $40,700
    75th
    $44,200
    90th
    $48,150

    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 Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,310
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,950
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,820
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$50,800
    Helpers--Production Workers$40,470
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$47,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Central Oregon is $19.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Central Oregon is 0.5% 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,340 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,120.