Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders is a dynamic career path with diverse opportunities. The field has seen strong growth, with employment increasing by 6.1% over recent years. Professionals in this field are primarily employed in industries such as Cross-industry and Cross-industry, Private Ownership only.
Key Statistics
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders workforce.
Employment Over Time
45,330 Workforce in 2023
The Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$46,784 Average Wage
In 2023, Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders earned an average of $46,784.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Salary distribution for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Employment Growth Projections
0.0% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
179,714 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 0.1%
179,908 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 0.2%
This occupation is projected to grow at 0.0% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Wage Trends by Industry
6.3% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 41,450 employees, $46,776 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 10,520 employees, $44,466 avg wage
- Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 4,350 employees, $44,035 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 3,820 employees, $45,081 avg wage
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 2,970 employees, $44,876 avg wage
- Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 2,480 employees, $50,349 avg wage
- Modesto MSA: 2,220 employees, $57,752 avg wage
- Fresno MSA: 2,190 employees, $43,081 avg wage
- Stockton-Lodi MSA: 1,600 employees, $46,169 avg wage
- Visalia MSA: 1,500 employees, $45,369 avg wage
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 1,190 employees, $49,308 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Diversity
Demographic information on Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in 2023 was 45,330 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.
Common majors for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders workers.
Education level distribution for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Skills
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders need many skills, but most especially Operations Monitoring, Monitoring, Operation and Control, Coordination, Active Listening.
Required skills for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders include Production and Processing, Mechanical, Public Safety and Security, Education and Training, English Language.
Knowledge areas required for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders include Arm-Hand Steadiness, Oral Expression, Perceptual Speed, Near Vision, Problem Sensitivity.
Required abilities for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
Daily Activities
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders spend their time on activities such as Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events, Handling and Moving Objects, Getting Information.
Most important work activities for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders.
About
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
The average yearly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders was $46,784 in 2023.
SOC Code
51-9111 - Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders reports an average salary of $46,784.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 45,330 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 0.0%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.