Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $40,590 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.52
10th percentile $29,910
90th percentile $46,480
Employed locally 50
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,910
    25th
    $35,340
    50th (median)
    $40,590
    75th
    $45,690
    90th
    $46,480

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 57% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 43% 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
    Binghamton, NY $45,060
    Bozeman, MT $44,190
    Billings, MT $41,200
    Great Falls, MT $40,880

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,750
    Bakers $35,690
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $38,420
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,510
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $42,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Missoula, MT is $19.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Missoula, MT is 0.8% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,910 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,340.