Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Missouri
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Missouri earn a median of $48,070 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,070
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($43,220)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 12,620
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,180; the top 10% earn over $61,310. Nationally the range is $33,390 to $60,030.
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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Missouri
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make in Missouri?
The median is $48,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,180 and the top 10% earn over $61,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 50 (+11% vs. the national median of $43,220). Living costs are not included.