Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,610 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.49
10th percentile $31,450
90th percentile $57,190
Employed locally 1,150
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,450
    25th
    $36,310
    50th (median)
    $42,610
    75th
    $48,390
    90th
    $57,190

    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

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,000
    Food Batchmakers$45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,660
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,600
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Western Wisconsin is $20.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Western Wisconsin is 4.2% above 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,450 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,310.