Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $46,110 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.17
10th percentile $35,520
90th percentile $56,530
Employed locally 50
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,520
    25th
    $37,510
    50th (median)
    $46,110
    75th
    $47,130
    90th
    $56,530

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,900
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,040
    Machinists $60,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,180
    Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $37,590
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts is $22.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Massachusetts is 12.7% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,520 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,510.