Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $40,380 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.41
10th percentile $30,010
90th percentile $50,450
Employed locally 410
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,010
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $40,380
    75th
    $44,360
    90th
    $50,450

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,590
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,350
    Sewing Machine Operators $27,650
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Southeast Missouri is $19.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.08 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri 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 Missouri is 1.3% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,010 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.