How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Birmingham?
$40,290a year
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $19.37 an hour or $3,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.37
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 200 of 330
- Jobs in the area
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,870Median: $40,290Highest 10%: $52,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,870 | $11.48 | |
| 25th | $33,330 | $16.02 | |
| Median | $40,290 | $19.37 | |
| 75th | $45,910 | $22.07 | |
| 90th | $52,770 | $25.37 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $61,680 |
| Mobile, AL | $46,070 |
| Huntsville, AL | $40,190 |
| Decatur, AL | $37,660 |
| Gadsden, AL | $36,650 |
| Montgomery, AL | $36,320 |
| Dothan, AL | $36,260 |
| Columbus, GA | $33,680 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $19.37 ($40,290 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $40,290 against $43,220 nationally, 7% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $37,820, so Birmingham pays 7% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
200 of 330 metro areas with data.
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,770 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.