Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in California
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in California earn a median of $44,020 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,020
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($43,220)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 43,430
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,750; the top 10% earn over $61,780. Nationally the range is $33,390 to $60,030.
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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay in California
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make in California?
The median is $44,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,750 and the top 10% earn over $61,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $43,220). Living costs are not included.