Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $39,840 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.15
10th percentile $35,900
90th percentile $53,720
Employed locally 290
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,900
    25th
    $38,440
    50th (median)
    $39,840
    75th
    $47,070
    90th
    $53,720

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 43% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 57% 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
    Decatur, IL $59,160
    Modesto, CA $56,990
    Carson City, NV $49,920
    Napa, CA $49,130
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $48,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,140

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,280
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $58,100
    Bakers $38,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,480
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in San Luis Obispo, CA is $19.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.46 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 2.6% below 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,900 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,440.