Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $47,680 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $36,380
90th percentile $57,570
Employed locally 530
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,380
    25th
    $40,480
    50th (median)
    $47,680
    75th
    $57,570
    90th
    $57,570

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 54% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 46% 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
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,840
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,890
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $57,340
    South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $55,170
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $54,110
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $51,980

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$64,330
    Machinists$63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53,020
    Bakers$38,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Portland, ME is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Portland, ME is 16.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,380 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,480.