How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Albany?
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $23.05 an hour or $3,996 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.05
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 330
- Jobs in the area
- 680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,950 | $15.84 | |
| 25th | $36,040 | $17.33 | |
| Median | $47,950 | $23.05 | |
| 75th | $61,610 | $29.62 | |
| 90th | $62,030 | $29.82 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
| Elmira, NY | $45,590 |
| Syracuse, NY | $44,080 |
| Binghamton, NY | $43,850 |
| Rochester, NY | $43,780 |
| Buffalo, NY | $41,900 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $40,510 |
| New York, NY | $38,790 |
| Utica, NY | $38,550 |
| Kingston, NY | $38,330 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $23.05 ($47,950 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $47,950 against $43,220 nationally, 11% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $39,330, so Albany pays 22% more.
Where does Albany rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
42 of 330 metro areas with data.
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,030 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.