Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $51,020 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.53
10th percentile $30,390
90th percentile $54,050
Employed locally 450
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,390
    25th
    $35,630
    50th (median)
    $51,020
    75th
    $51,340
    90th
    $54,050

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,310
    Food Batchmakers $50,790
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,880
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $29,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Eastern Oregon is $24.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.85 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern 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 Eastern Oregon is 24.7% 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 Oregon?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,390 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,630.