Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Tennessee earn a median salary of $41,751 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.1% vs the national median of $40,900. An estimated 7,450 packaging and filling machine operators and tenders are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $34,720 to $55,170 depending on location.
$41,751
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$55,170
Highest paying metro
$34,720
Lowest paying metro
7,450
Employed in Tennessee
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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Tennessee | $55,170 | $43,640 | $67,120 | 620 |
| Nashville, TN | $47,480 | $40,290 | $60,770 | 1,840 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $46,120 | $37,740 | $60,130 | 290 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $44,530 | $37,950 | $48,840 | 1,690 |
| Morristown, TN | $44,480 | $36,010 | $46,210 | 300 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $44,410 | $35,200 | $44,620 | 140 |
| West Tennessee | $41,990 | $35,310 | $45,530 | 300 |
| Jackson, TN | $39,890 | $35,060 | $45,400 | 220 |
| Cleveland, TN | $38,150 | $33,110 | $47,680 | 160 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $37,550 | $34,230 | $47,330 | 720 |
| North Central Tennessee | $36,820 | $33,210 | $37,150 | 310 |
| East Tennessee | $36,760 | $34,430 | $47,830 | 330 |
| Knoxville, TN | $36,450 | $34,790 | $45,750 | 430 |
| Johnson City, TN | $34,720 | $30,950 | $40,200 | 100 |