Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,490 -30.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.70
10th percentile $21,330
90th percentile $42,390
Employed locally 170
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,330
    25th
    $22,850
    50th (median)
    $28,490
    75th
    $36,390
    90th
    $42,390

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $32,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,520
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,600
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $37,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Southeast Alabama is $13.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Southeast Alabama is 30.3% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $21,330 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,850.