Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $39,830 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.15
10th percentile $36,550
90th percentile $47,310
Employed locally 60
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,550
    25th
    $37,780
    50th (median)
    $39,830
    75th
    $46,340
    90th
    $47,310

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,720
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,050
    Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $60,110
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,570
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,540
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Southwest Montana is $19.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.68 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana 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 Montana is 2.6% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,550 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,780.