Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $36,660 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.63
10th percentile $28,720
90th percentile $50,630
Employed locally 2,890
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,720
    25th
    $30,080
    50th (median)
    $36,660
    75th
    $45,300
    90th
    $50,630

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 51% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 49% 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
    Flint, MI $43,390
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $40,270
    Tallahassee, FL $38,560
    Jacksonville, FL $38,140
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $37,980
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $37,940

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790
    Production Workers, All Other $35,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Tampa, FL is $17.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Tampa, FL is 10.4% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $28,720 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,080.