Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $34,940 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.80
10th percentile $34,940
90th percentile $46,570
Employed locally 280
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,940
    25th
    $34,940
    50th (median)
    $34,940
    75th
    $42,100
    90th
    $46,570

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 62% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 38% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,430
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$47,240
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$75,790
    Helpers--Production Workers$38,610
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in El Centro, CA is $16.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in El Centro, CA is 14.6% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,940 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,940.