Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $40,980 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.70
10th percentile $30,690
90th percentile $51,780
Employed locally 70
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,690
    25th
    $40,980
    50th (median)
    $40,980
    75th
    $49,910
    90th
    $51,780

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 58% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 42% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Killeen-Temple, TX $42,990
    Amarillo, TX $41,790
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $40,420
    Wichita Falls, TX $39,000
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,480
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $38,390

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,840
    Machinists$57,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,650
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,470
    Helpers--Production Workers$38,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Odessa, TX is $19.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Odessa, TX is 0.2% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,690 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,980.