Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Kentucky earn a median of $45,450 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,450
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($43,220)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,640
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,250; the top 10% earn over $61,250. Nationally the range is $33,390 to $60,030.
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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Kentucky
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make in Kentucky?
The median is $45,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,250 and the top 10% earn over $61,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 50 (+5% vs. the national median of $43,220). Living costs are not included.