Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $47,160 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.67
10th percentile $26,230
90th percentile $63,300
Employed locally 370
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,230
    25th
    $37,090
    50th (median)
    $47,160
    75th
    $50,770
    90th
    $63,300

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 65% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 35% 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
    Williamsport, PA $62,930
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $51,980
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $51,530
    Twin Falls, ID $50,570
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $48,430
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $48,240

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $55,460
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $54,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,040
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Oshkosh, WI is $22.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Oshkosh, WI is 15.3% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $26,230 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,090.