Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,490 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.02
10th percentile $27,370
90th percentile $52,430
Employed locally 200
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,370
    25th
    $29,070
    50th (median)
    $37,490
    75th
    $47,540
    90th
    $52,430

    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 Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,360
    Machinists $48,210
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,480
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Northern Michigan is $18.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.61 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Northern Michigan is 8.3% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $27,370 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,070.