Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,100 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.72
10th percentile $31,370
90th percentile $51,380
Employed locally 790
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,370
    25th
    $35,580
    50th (median)
    $43,100
    75th
    $47,620
    90th
    $51,380

    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-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $34,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $69,670
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $45,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Southeast-Central Idaho is $20.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.95 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho 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-Central Idaho is 5.4% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,370 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,580.