Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $48,620 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.38
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $58,830
Employed locally 690
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $41,380
    50th (median)
    $48,620
    75th
    $56,600
    90th
    $58,830

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 79% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 21% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $56,990
    Joplin, MO-KS $53,930
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $49,370
    Monroe, LA $48,880
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,380
    Richmond, VA $47,630

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,940
    Production Workers, All Other $37,670
    Helpers--Production Workers $40,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Springfield, MO is $23.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Springfield, MO is 18.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,380.