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

$45,460a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area. That is $21.86 an hour or $3,788 a month.

Hourly: $21.86
Vs. national median: +5%
Rank among cities: 94 of 330
Jobs in the area: 2,180

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $29,090Median: $45,460Highest 10%: $65,590

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$29,090	$13.99
25th	$37,940	$18.24
Median	$45,460	$21.86
75th	$60,110	$28.90
90th	$65,590	$31.53

Other cities in Pennsylvania

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

Johnstown, PA	$50,070
Lancaster, PA	$49,680
Chambersburg, PA	$48,260
Williamsport, PA	$48,200
York, PA	$47,160
Gettysburg, PA	$46,020
Harrisburg, PA	$45,680
State College, PA	$45,670
Philadelphia, PA	$44,340
Scranton, PA	$44,280
Reading, PA	$44,010
Pittsburgh, PA	$40,820
Erie, PA	$40,330
Altoona, PA	$37,800
Lebanon, PA	$37,470

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Related jobs in Allentown

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$77,930
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$72,950
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$72,870
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$64,190
Cutting	$60,080
Separating	$59,610
Machinist	$59,330
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$59,010
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$57,520
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter	$57,370

Salaries for every job in Allentown, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area is $21.86 ($45,460 a year).

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

Yes: $45,460 against $43,220 nationally, 5% more.

How does Allentown compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $44,480, so Allentown pays 2% more.

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

94 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,590 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.