Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,030 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.69
10th percentile $31,800
90th percentile $45,340
Employed locally 3,740
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,800
    25th
    $37,560
    50th (median)
    $43,030
    75th
    $43,910
    90th
    $45,340

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$46,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,650
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$47,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Kansas is $20.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Kansas is 5.2% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,800 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,560.