Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,100 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.20
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $67,110
Employed locally 310
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $36,730
    50th (median)
    $44,100
    75th
    $64,610
    90th
    $67,110

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,800
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,610
    Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders$47,160
    Bakers$35,500
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Southwest Maine is $21.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.29 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Southwest Maine is 7.8% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,730.