Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $41,650 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.02
10th percentile $27,160
90th percentile $63,120
Employed locally 770
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,160
    25th
    $31,450
    50th (median)
    $41,650
    75th
    $52,540
    90th
    $63,120

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 49% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 51% 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
    Carson City, NV $49,920
    Greenville, NC $47,150
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $44,610
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $41,750
    Jacksonville, FL $38,140
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $37,630

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,050
    Production Workers, All Other $44,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,910
    Sewing Machine Operators $41,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Reno, NV is $20.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Reno, NV is 1.8% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $27,160 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,450.