Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $43,810 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.06
10th percentile $29,860
90th percentile $58,390
Employed locally 390
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,860
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $43,810
    75th
    $47,340
    90th
    $58,390

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 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
    Cedar Rapids, IA $65,570
    Twin Falls, ID $50,570
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $47,480
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $47,060
    Idaho $46,470
    Boise City, ID $46,330

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,480
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,600
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $40,510
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $95,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Idaho Falls, ID is $21.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 7.1% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,860 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.