Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $32,530 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.64
10th percentile $17,480
90th percentile $43,010
Employed locally 130
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,480
    25th
    $30,830
    50th (median)
    $32,530
    75th
    $40,530
    90th
    $43,010

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 57% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 43% 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
    Salisbury, MD $55,460
    South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $55,170
    Twin Falls, ID $50,570
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $49,340
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $48,990
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $48,430

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $29,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,330
    Helpers--Production Workers $32,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,130
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Dothan, AL is $15.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Dothan, AL is 20.5% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,480 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,830.