Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $38,910 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.71
10th percentile $36,050
90th percentile $48,720
Employed locally 720
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,050
    25th
    $37,620
    50th (median)
    $38,910
    75th
    $48,080
    90th
    $48,720

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$46,900
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48,220
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$49,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Northeast Nebraska is $18.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.18 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska 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 Nebraska is 4.9% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,050 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,620.