Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $45,700 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $34,760
90th percentile $56,130
Employed locally 1,340
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,760
    25th
    $37,090
    50th (median)
    $45,700
    75th
    $48,380
    90th
    $56,130

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 53% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 47% 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
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $51,980
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $51,530
    Twin Falls, ID $50,570
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $48,430
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $48,240

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,380
    Food Batchmakers$47,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,620
    Production Workers, All Other$42,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Madison, WI is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Madison, WI is 11.7% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,760 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,090.