Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Ames, IA

Median Salary

$48,250

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.20

per hour

Employment

280

in Ames, IA

vs. National Avg

+11.6%

National: $43,220

📊 Compared to the national median of $43,220, Ames, IA pays 11.6% MORE for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders positions.

Salary Distribution in Ames, IA

10th

$36,760

25th

$40,810

Median

$48,250

75th

$49,170

90th

$56,280

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).