Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,700 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.49
10th percentile $29,680
90th percentile $54,040
Employed locally 1,520
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,680
    25th
    $37,020
    50th (median)
    $44,700
    75th
    $45,900
    90th
    $54,040

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,340
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,340
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,420
    Machinists$49,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Southern Michigan is $21.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.62 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Southern Michigan is 9.3% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,680 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,020.