Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $37,340 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.95
10th percentile $34,910
90th percentile $45,510
Employed locally 260
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,910
    25th
    $37,340
    50th (median)
    $37,340
    75th
    $39,260
    90th
    $45,510

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 54% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 46% 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
    Syracuse, NY $49,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,480
    Elmira, NY $45,590
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $45,340
    Binghamton, NY $45,060
    Rochester, NY $43,870

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,440
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$37,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,140
    Machinists$48,970
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Utica, NY is $17.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Utica, NY is 8.7% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,910 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,340.