Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,920 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.60
10th percentile $34,710
90th percentile $55,710
Employed locally 2,630
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,710
    25th
    $37,920
    50th (median)
    $44,920
    75th
    $51,660
    90th
    $55,710

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,300
    Food Batchmakers $46,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,170
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in South Central Wisconsin is $21.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.44 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in South Central Wisconsin is 9.8% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,710 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,920.