Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $37,590 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.07
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $44,720
Employed locally 140
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $35,550
    50th (median)
    $37,590
    75th
    $42,690
    90th
    $44,720

    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 Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,620
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,020
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,290
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,260
    Food Batchmakers $41,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Southern Vermont is $18.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.68 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Vermont 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 Vermont is 8.1% 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 Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,550.