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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders is a notable career in the 51 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 51-9111 |
| title | Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders |
| onet code | 51-9111.00 |
| description | Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers who pack food products. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 51 |
| tot emp | 383,860 |
| a mean | 43,630 |
| a median | 40,900 |
| a pct10 | 31,890 |
| a pct25 | 36,250 |
| a pct75 | 48,440 |
| a pct90 | 58,910 |
| h mean | 20 |
| h median | 19 |
The day-to-day work of a packaging and filling machine operators and tenders typically centers on attach identification labels to finished packaged items, or cut stencils and stencil information on containers, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operations Monitoring, Monitoring, and Coordination. Across the top 5 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.07 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working packaging and filling machine operators and tenders, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (79.7%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Wyoming at $48,530 and lowest in Louisiana at $30,670 — a 1.6× spread. The top five states (Wyoming, Maine, West Virginia, Missouri, Idaho) average $47,420. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $48,530 | $51,870 | $31,060 | $86,850 | 380 |
| Maine | $47,680 | $47,930 | $36,090 | $58,510 | 1,480 |
| West Virginia | $47,410 | $46,390 | $34,530 | $58,350 | 950 |
| Missouri | $47,010 | $47,360 | $34,670 | $61,270 | 10,380 |
| Idaho | $46,470 | $45,940 | $34,120 | $59,230 | 3,390 |
| New Hampshire | $46,310 | $52,370 | $34,510 | $79,300 | 550 |
| Virginia | $46,230 | $47,680 | $30,770 | $63,370 | 6,890 |
| Tennessee | $45,530 | $46,510 | $32,940 | $60,770 | 7,600 |
| North Dakota | $45,390 | $44,910 | $35,350 | $55,910 | 910 |
| Nebraska | $44,760 | $44,960 | $35,680 | $56,660 | 3,800 |
| Colorado | $44,320 | $47,580 | $35,210 | $77,290 | 4,100 |
| Wisconsin | $44,170 | $44,480 | $33,860 | $57,190 | 16,500 |
| Iowa | $43,900 | $46,350 | $35,900 | $64,360 | 7,460 |
| Vermont | $43,680 | $43,960 | $36,620 | $50,970 | 830 |
| California | $43,670 | $45,600 | $35,360 | $60,470 | 45,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,470 | $45,310 | $32,960 | $62,720 | 18,940 |
| Minnesota | $43,230 | $43,740 | $35,650 | $56,130 | 7,700 |
| Kentucky | $43,190 | $44,750 | $32,060 | $59,320 | 9,220 |
| Kansas | $43,030 | $42,510 | $32,200 | $51,810 | 7,180 |
| Indiana | $42,820 | $43,590 | $32,080 | $57,790 | 12,260 |
| Oregon | $42,640 | $44,510 | $34,660 | $58,920 | 5,400 |
| Maryland | $42,210 | $44,100 | $32,920 | $61,210 | 2,290 |
| New Jersey | $42,190 | $44,630 | $32,040 | $59,230 | 9,120 |
| Montana | $41,200 | $42,440 | $33,280 | $55,280 | 620 |
| South Dakota | $41,080 | $40,700 | $33,520 | $46,380 | 840 |
| Illinois | $40,920 | $44,250 | $34,040 | $58,040 | 29,460 |
| Georgia | $40,900 | $44,000 | $31,560 | $59,910 | 13,010 |
| Ohio | $40,800 | $43,960 | $32,460 | $58,200 | 18,870 |
| North Carolina | $40,640 | $43,800 | $31,450 | $59,510 | 13,460 |
| Washington | $40,580 | $43,360 | $34,990 | $54,620 | 7,860 |
| Utah | $40,430 | $42,400 | $31,950 | $57,240 | 5,280 |
| New York | $39,910 | $43,300 | $33,230 | $58,460 | 17,530 |
| Arizona | $39,720 | $42,480 | $32,580 | $57,400 | 4,970 |
| Rhode Island | $39,300 | $47,070 | $31,210 | $79,220 | 950 |
| Massachusetts | $38,690 | $41,230 | $32,910 | $49,620 | 6,060 |
| Connecticut | $38,150 | $42,490 | $33,280 | $57,280 | 1,840 |
| Michigan | $38,090 | $41,420 | $30,520 | $55,910 | 15,750 |
| Alaska | $37,880 | $42,630 | $31,200 | $58,240 | 310 |
| South Carolina | $37,870 | $39,900 | $31,200 | $49,330 | 5,910 |
| Oklahoma | $37,690 | $37,800 | $29,650 | $46,550 | 3,500 |
| Arkansas | $37,660 | $39,890 | $31,280 | $51,030 | 5,130 |
| Nevada | $37,440 | $39,930 | $27,040 | $56,550 | 2,220 |
| Texas | $37,200 | $40,390 | $27,940 | $57,770 | 19,750 |
| Mississippi | $37,060 | $36,970 | $26,120 | $46,170 | 3,830 |
| Delaware | $36,570 | $38,790 | $34,050 | $46,580 | 730 |
| Florida | $36,560 | $40,110 | $28,460 | $54,400 | 16,190 |
| New Mexico | $35,970 | $36,230 | $29,510 | $45,790 | 1,520 |
| Alabama | $35,760 | $37,930 | $24,430 | $50,850 | 3,770 |
| Hawaii | $31,620 | $34,870 | $29,250 | $43,890 | 360 |
| Louisiana | $30,670 | $34,720 | $21,650 | $49,690 | 1,480 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Ampoule Filler or Ampoule Sealer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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