Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $43,700 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.01
10th percentile $35,840
90th percentile $58,140
Employed locally 260
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,840
    25th
    $41,440
    50th (median)
    $43,700
    75th
    $47,560
    90th
    $58,140

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 64% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 36% 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
    Decatur, IL $59,160
    Modesto, CA $56,990
    Carson City, NV $49,920
    Napa, CA $49,130
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $48,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,140

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $43,680
    Bakers $38,710
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $75,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Chico, CA is $21.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Chico, CA is 6.8% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,840 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,440.