Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,400 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.39
10th percentile $33,910
90th percentile $54,950
Employed locally 680
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,910
    25th
    $37,410
    50th (median)
    $42,400
    75th
    $48,910
    90th
    $54,950

    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 Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,430
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,930
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $68,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Eastern Ohio is $20.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Eastern Ohio is 3.7% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,910 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,410.