Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $35,660 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.15
10th percentile $27,040
90th percentile $50,380
Employed locally 1,280
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,040
    25th
    $29,050
    50th (median)
    $35,660
    75th
    $44,430
    90th
    $50,380

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 48% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 52% 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
    Carson City, NV $49,920
    Greenville, NC $47,150
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $44,610
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $41,750
    Reno, NV $41,650
    Jacksonville, FL $38,140

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,490
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$58,300
    Production Workers, All Other$36,960
    Bakers$37,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Las Vegas, NV is $17.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.99 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas 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 Vegas, NV is 12.8% 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 Vegas?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $27,040 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,050.