Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $27,960 -31.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.44
10th percentile $21,830
90th percentile $38,540
Employed locally 50
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,830
    25th
    $24,370
    50th (median)
    $27,960
    75th
    $33,160
    90th
    $38,540

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 45% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 55% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $42,990
    Amarillo, TX $41,790
    Odessa, TX $40,980
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $40,420
    Wichita Falls, TX $39,000
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,480

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $29,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $31,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $53,440
    Bakers $28,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $41,980
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $29,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Laredo, TX is $13.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Laredo, TX is 31.6% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $21,830 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,370.