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How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Albuquerque?

$35,480a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $17.06 an hour or $2,957 a month.

Hourly
$17.06
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
301 of 330
Jobs in the area
630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,480Median: $35,480Highest 10%: $47,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,480$14.65
25th$33,630$16.17
Median$35,480$17.06
75th$38,530$18.52
90th$47,840$23.00

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.

Las Cruces, NM$34,920
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Related jobs in Albuquerque

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,510
Machinist$58,120
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,550
Welder$49,980
Plant and System Operator$49,230
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$49,050
Inspector$48,430
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$48,190
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$47,960
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,060
Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NM

Frequently asked questions

How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Albuquerque?

The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $17.06 ($35,480 a year).

Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Albuquerque than the national average?

No: $35,480 against $43,220 nationally, 18% less.

How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $35,640, so Albuquerque pays 0% more.

Where does Albuquerque rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?

301 of 330 metro areas with data.

How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make starting out in Albuquerque?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,840 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.