Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$40,900
↑ 59.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 59.6% since 2011 ($25,620 → $40,900)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $40,900
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,900 | +6.7% |
| 2023 | $38,330 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $36,750 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $35,960 | +10.2% |
| 2020 | $32,640 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | $30,990 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | $30,160 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | $29,350 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | $28,290 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | $27,080 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | $26,410 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | $26,310 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | $25,860 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | $25,620 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.