Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $53,930 +31.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.93
10th percentile $39,140
90th percentile $61,640
Employed locally 990
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,140
    25th
    $45,190
    50th (median)
    $53,930
    75th
    $58,020
    90th
    $61,640

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 90% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 10% 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
    Modesto, CA $56,990
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $49,370
    Monroe, LA $48,880
    Springfield, MO $48,620
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,380
    Richmond, VA $47,630

    Related occupations in Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,180
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,430
    Helpers--Production Workers$40,020
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,760
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$36,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Joplin, MO-KS is $25.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 31.9% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,140 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,190.