Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $46,070 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.15
10th percentile $28,600
90th percentile $61,360
Employed locally 70
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,600
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $46,070
    75th
    $50,040
    90th
    $61,360

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,040
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$37,130
    Production Workers, All Other$36,720
    Machinists$50,320
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Northeast Louisiana is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.50 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana 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 Louisiana is 12.6% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $28,600 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.