Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $46,590 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $37,150
90th percentile $60,710
Employed locally 470
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,150
    25th
    $40,680
    50th (median)
    $46,590
    75th
    $60,710
    90th
    $60,710

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 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
    Williamsport, PA $62,930
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $51,980
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $51,530
    Twin Falls, ID $50,570
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $48,430
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $48,240

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,440
    Food Batchmakers$50,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Eau Claire, WI is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Eau Claire, WI is 13.9% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,150 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,680.