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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$40,560
Median Annual Salary
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+2.1% vs 2024
$44,050
Mean Salary
$40,560
Median Salary
$19.50
Hourly Rate
7,090 people work as Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona earn a median salary of $40,560 per year ($3,380/month).
This is 4.6% below the national average of $42,510.
Arizona ranks #32 out of 50 states for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay.
Approximately 7,090 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 2.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers who pack food products.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Monitoring
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Coordination
3.0
Operation and Control
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.76
Mechanical
3.53
Public Safety and Security
3.23
Education and Training
3.2
English Language
3.19
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(79.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona
Salaries for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona range from $35,360 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,770 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,600 and $48,510.
Median $40,560
P10: $35,360P25: $36,600P75: $48,510P90: $60,770
10th
$35,360
25th
$36,600
Median
$40,560
75th
$48,510
90th
$60,770
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,360
$17.00
$2,946
25th Percentile
$36,600
$17.60
$3,050
Median (50th)
$40,560
$19.50
$3,380
75th Percentile
$48,510
$23.32
$4,042
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$60,770
$29.22
$5,064
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,050 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#32
Arizona ranks #32 of 50 states
$42,510
National avg. for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
How much do Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona is $40,560 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,050.
What is the salary range for a Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona?
Salaries for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona range from $35,360 at the 10th percentile to $60,770 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,600 and $48,510.
What is the starting salary for a Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona?
Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders positions in Arizona typically start around $35,360 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,600 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 7,090 people are employed as Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona is approximately $19.50 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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