Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $35,840 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.23
10th percentile $34,850
90th percentile $52,540
Employed locally 210
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,850
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $35,840
    75th
    $37,010
    90th
    $52,540

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 45% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 55% 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
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $57,340
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,550
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,380
    Longview-Kelso, WA $47,980
    Wausau, WI $47,260
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $45,050

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$41,480
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,850
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$38,470
    Machinists$48,340
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Wenatchee, WA is $17.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Wenatchee, WA is 12.4% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,850 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.