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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$44,020
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.8% vs 2024
$46,050
Mean Salary
$44,020
Median Salary
$21.16
Hourly Rate
43,430 people work as Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in California
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in California earn a median salary of $44,020 per year ($3,668/month).
This is 3.6% above the national average of $42,510.
California ranks #20 out of 50 states for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay.
Approximately 43,430 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 0.8% 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 California
Salaries for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in California range from $35,750 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,780 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,690 and $49,300.
Median $44,020
P10: $35,750P25: $37,690P75: $49,300P90: $61,780
10th
$35,750
25th
$37,690
Median
$44,020
75th
$49,300
90th
$61,780
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,750
$17.19
$2,979
25th Percentile
$37,690
$18.12
$3,140
Median (50th)
$44,020
$21.16
$3,668
75th Percentile
$49,300
$23.70
$4,108
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,780
$29.70
$5,148
Note: The mean (average) salary of $46,050 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#20
California ranks #20 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 California?
The median annual salary for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in California is $44,020 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $46,050.
What is the salary range for a Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in California?
Salaries for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in California range from $35,750 at the 10th percentile to $61,780 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,690 and $49,300.
What is the starting salary for a Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in California?
Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders positions in California typically start around $35,750 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,690 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 43,430 people are employed as Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in California is approximately $21.16 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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