Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $39,820 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.15
10th percentile $30,870
90th percentile $58,970
Employed locally 670
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,870
    25th
    $35,350
    50th (median)
    $39,820
    75th
    $53,140
    90th
    $58,970

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 58% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 42% 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
    Joplin, MO-KS $53,930
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $49,370
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $47,350
    Lawrence, KS $46,540
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,120
    Kansas City, MO-KS $45,750

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Batchmakers$55,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,960
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,040
    Machinists$52,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Topeka, KS is $19.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Topeka, KS 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,870 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,350.