Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary by State
The national median pay for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders is $43,220 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,640 in New Mexico to $49,450 in New Hampshire.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,390
- 25th percentile
- $36,850
- Median
- $43,220
- 75th percentile
- $49,070
- Top 10%
- $60,030
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 379,060 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $49,450 | +14% | $39,580 | $81,870 | 620 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $48,890 | +13% | $32,210 | $64,130 | 360 |
| 3 | Missouri | $48,070 | +11% | $36,180 | $61,310 | 12,620 |
| 4 | Maine | $47,970 | +11% | $36,560 | $58,750 | 1,490 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $47,390 | +10% | $38,710 | $58,620 | 760 |
| 6 | Idaho | $46,720 | +8% | $35,250 | $60,330 | 3,950 |
| 7 | Vermont | $46,670 | +8% | $36,700 | $57,330 | 880 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $46,410 | +7% | $35,830 | $58,120 | 810 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $46,220 | +7% | $35,450 | $59,560 | 4,410 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $46,220 | +7% | $35,760 | $57,490 | 16,150 |
| 11 | Colorado | $46,010 | +6% | $35,270 | $73,980 | 4,760 |
| 12 | Iowa | $45,660 | +6% | $37,040 | $63,230 | 6,990 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $45,450 | +5% | $35,250 | $61,250 | 8,640 |
| 14 | Oregon | $45,180 | +5% | $35,730 | $59,740 | 5,370 |
| 15 | Virginia | $44,950 | +4% | $31,880 | $63,420 | 6,150 |
| 16 | Kansas | $44,890 | +4% | $31,150 | $57,740 | 7,920 |
| 17 | Indiana | $44,600 | +3% | $33,330 | $59,070 | 12,880 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $44,480 | +3% | $31,780 | $62,050 | 19,340 |
| 19 | Montana | $44,350 | +3% | $29,760 | $60,220 | 380 |
| 20 | California | $44,020 | +2% | $35,750 | $61,780 | 43,430 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $43,860 | +1% | $33,440 | $47,850 | 1,000 |
| 22 | Utah | $43,780 | +1% | $35,040 | $60,030 | 6,350 |
| 23 | Maryland | $43,670 | +1% | $35,270 | $69,620 | 3,030 |
| 24 | Ohio | $43,310 | 0% | $33,780 | $61,180 | 17,850 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $43,190 | 0% | $33,050 | $62,810 | 7,400 |
| 26 | Illinois | $43,150 | 0% | $34,880 | $60,050 | 29,400 |
| 27 | Georgia | $42,920 | −1% | $30,020 | $62,150 | 11,380 |
| 28 | Washington | $41,700 | −4% | $36,310 | $57,250 | 8,450 |
| 29 | Michigan | $41,690 | −4% | $31,890 | $59,370 | 10,940 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $41,150 | −5% | $31,140 | $59,220 | 11,870 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $40,960 | −5% | $36,280 | $55,420 | 7,340 |
| 32 | Arizona | $40,560 | −6% | $35,360 | $60,770 | 7,090 |
| 33 | Massachusetts | $40,360 | −7% | $33,550 | $55,470 | 5,020 |
| 34 | New Jersey | $40,280 | −7% | $32,230 | $59,800 | 9,810 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $40,010 | −7% | $32,880 | $51,080 | 4,890 |
| 36 | Connecticut | $39,460 | −9% | $35,060 | $61,150 | 1,540 |
| 37 | New York | $39,330 | −9% | $34,200 | $59,540 | 18,150 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $39,310 | −9% | $31,180 | $48,710 | 3,150 |
| 39 | Texas | $38,950 | −10% | $28,990 | $57,190 | 22,970 |
| 40 | Alaska | $38,730 | −10% | $33,010 | $60,130 | 260 |
| 41 | Delaware | $38,500 | −11% | $36,800 | $51,710 | 680 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $38,370 | −11% | $25,370 | $55,640 | 1,910 |
| 43 | Rhode Island | $38,330 | −11% | $32,770 | $79,220 | 1,100 |
| 44 | Alabama | $37,820 | −12% | $28,210 | $54,770 | 3,240 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $37,740 | −13% | $31,170 | $49,270 | 4,630 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $37,720 | −13% | $27,320 | $46,960 | 3,030 |
| 47 | Nevada | $37,440 | −13% | $27,290 | $57,500 | 2,700 |
| 48 | Florida | $37,170 | −14% | $29,040 | $50,800 | 14,010 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $36,810 | −15% | $30,200 | $46,060 | 380 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $35,640 | −18% | $30,480 | $47,280 | 1,550 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary questions
Which state pays packaging and filling machine operators and tenders the most?
New Hampshire, with a median of $49,450 a year (+14% vs. the national median of $43,220). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays packaging and filling machine operators and tenders the least?
New Mexico, with a median of $35,640 a year (−18% vs. national).
Where do most packaging and filling machine operators and tenders work?
California has the most jobs, about 43,430, with a median of $44,020.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.