Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $41,230 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.82
10th percentile $32,670
90th percentile $52,140
Employed locally 730
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,670
    25th
    $35,330
    50th (median)
    $41,230
    75th
    $47,510
    90th
    $52,140

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 53% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 47% 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
    Napa, CA $49,130
    Johnstown, PA $48,540
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $47,220
    Lancaster, PA $47,110
    York-Hanover, PA $44,860

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,460
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,520
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$52,590
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Reading, PA is $19.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Reading, PA is 0.8% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,670 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,330.