Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $38,190 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.36
10th percentile $30,950
90th percentile $40,660
Employed locally 600
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,950
    25th
    $30,950
    50th (median)
    $38,190
    75th
    $38,190
    90th
    $40,660

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 69% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 31% 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
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,840
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,890
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $57,340
    South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $55,170
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $54,110
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $51,920

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$55,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55,370
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,260
    Bakers$29,530
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$47,060
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Las Cruces, NM is $18.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Las Cruces, NM is 6.6% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,950 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,950.