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

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

Median annual salary $39,060 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.78
10th percentile $33,330
90th percentile $51,580
Employed locally 720
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,330
    25th
    $37,470
    50th (median)
    $39,060
    75th
    $45,720
    90th
    $51,580

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 57% Median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 43% 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 Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$57,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$67,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,790
    Machinists$47,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Wichita, KS is $18.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Wichita, KS is 4.5% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,330 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,470.