Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $47,110 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.65
10th percentile $36,560
90th percentile $77,020
Employed locally 1,390
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,560
    25th
    $40,080
    50th (median)
    $47,110
    75th
    $55,870
    90th
    $77,020

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 56% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 44% 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
    Napa, CA $49,130
    Johnstown, PA $48,540
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $47,220
    York-Hanover, PA $44,860
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $44,670

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,270
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,650
    Bakers $34,500
    Food Batchmakers $40,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Lancaster, PA is $22.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Lancaster, PA is 15.2% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,560 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,080.