Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $47,290 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.73
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $54,540
Employed locally 120
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $36,090
    50th (median)
    $47,290
    75th
    $49,050
    90th
    $54,540

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 63% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 37% 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
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $48,430
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $47,350
    Duluth, MN-WI $47,110
    Fargo, ND-MN $45,810
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $42,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $41,970

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,290
    Printing Press Operators $46,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,270
    Machinists $60,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Mankato, MN is $22.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Mankato, MN is 15.6% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,090.