Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $35,300 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.97
10th percentile $27,130
90th percentile $38,710
Employed locally 250
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,130
    25th
    $34,930
    50th (median)
    $35,300
    75th
    $38,290
    90th
    $38,710

    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 Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,010
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,170
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $37,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Southeast Oklahoma is $16.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.93 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma is 13.7% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $27,130 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,930.