Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $65,840 +61% vs national
Median hourly $31.66
10th percentile $35,610
90th percentile $82,670
Employed locally 30
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,610
    25th
    $40,440
    50th (median)
    $65,840
    75th
    $78,310
    90th
    $82,670

    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
    Cedar Rapids, IA $65,570
    Harrisonburg, VA $63,370
    Williamsport, PA $62,930
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,890

    Related occupations in Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,190
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$53,250
    Machinists$59,260
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Northeast Minnesota is $31.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.69 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 61% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,610 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,440.