Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Role Overview
Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers who pack food products.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | $48,530 |
| Maine | $47,680 |
| West Virginia | $47,410 |
| Missouri | $47,010 |
| Idaho | $46,470 |
| New Hampshire | $46,310 |
| Virginia | $46,230 |
| Tennessee | $45,530 |
| North Dakota | $45,390 |
| Nebraska | $44,760 |
| Colorado | $44,320 |
| Wisconsin | $44,170 |
| Iowa | $43,900 |
| Vermont | $43,680 |
| California | $43,670 |
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Median Annual Salary
$40,900
Projected Growth (10yr)
+4.5%
Avg. annual openings
45.3k
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