Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,180 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.87
10th percentile $32,790
90th percentile $45,550
Employed locally 210
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,790
    25th
    $35,960
    50th (median)
    $37,180
    75th
    $42,210
    90th
    $45,550

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$36,950
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,280
    Production Workers, All Other$39,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Maryland is $17.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Maryland is 9.1% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,790 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,960.