Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,180 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.32
10th percentile $32,830
90th percentile $56,320
Employed locally 1,020
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,830
    25th
    $37,250
    50th (median)
    $40,180
    75th
    $46,900
    90th
    $56,320

    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 Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,950
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,070
    Machinists$49,810
    Food Batchmakers$45,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Northeastern Wisconsin is $19.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 1.8% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,830 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,250.