Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $37,430 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.99
10th percentile $35,640
90th percentile $45,170
Employed locally 510
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,640
    25th
    $35,640
    50th (median)
    $37,430
    75th
    $43,640
    90th
    $45,170

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 60% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 40% 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
    Johnstown, PA $48,540
    Toledo, OH $46,730
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $45,280
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $44,490
    Sandusky, OH $44,330
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $43,630

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,930
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $83,100
    Food Batchmakers $47,130
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $59,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Lima, OH is $17.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Lima, OH is 8.5% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,640 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,640.