Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $44,490 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.39
10th percentile $36,360
90th percentile $54,320
Employed locally 560
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,360
    25th
    $42,020
    50th (median)
    $44,490
    75th
    $48,500
    90th
    $54,320

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,040
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,230
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47,680
    Machinists$43,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Southern Ohio is $21.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.04 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio 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 Ohio is 8.8% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,360 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,020.