Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $34,820 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.74
10th percentile $29,840
90th percentile $53,430
Employed locally 350
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,840
    25th
    $32,370
    50th (median)
    $34,820
    75th
    $45,550
    90th
    $53,430

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 55% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 45% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $42,990
    Amarillo, TX $41,790
    Odessa, TX $40,980
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $40,420
    Wichita Falls, TX $39,000
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,480

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,120
    Food Batchmakers $34,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Waco, TX is $16.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Waco, TX is 14.9% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,840 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,370.