Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,660 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.18
10th percentile $29,050
90th percentile $46,670
Employed locally 350
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,050
    25th
    $31,220
    50th (median)
    $33,660
    75th
    $36,640
    90th
    $46,670

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$30,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,540
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$35,870
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,090
    Helpers--Production Workers$36,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Northeast Alabama is $16.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Northeast Alabama is 17.7% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,050 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,220.