How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in California?
$44,020a year
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in California. That is $21.16 an hour or $3,668 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.16
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 43,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,750Median: $44,020Highest 10%: $61,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,750 | $17.19 | |
| 25th | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| Median | $44,020 | $21.16 | |
| 75th | $49,300 | $23.70 | |
| 90th | $61,780 | $29.70 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Napa, CA | $50,850 |
| Modesto, CA | $49,460 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,780 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,310 |
| Vallejo, CA | $46,310 |
| Hanford, CA | $45,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $45,740 |
| Stockton, CA | $45,500 |
| Merced, CA | $45,280 |
| Chico, CA | $45,130 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $44,970 |
| Salinas, CA | $44,660 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,780 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $43,710 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $43,610 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,470 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $43,310 |
| Visalia, CA | $42,130 |
| San Diego, CA | $40,000 |
| Oxnard, CA | $39,580 |
| Fresno, CA | $38,440 |
| Yuba City, CA | $38,230 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $38,040 |
| Redding, CA | $37,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
| 17. Indiana | $44,600 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $44,480 |
| 19. Montana | $44,350 |
| 20. California | $44,020 |
| 21. South Dakota | $43,860 |
| 22. Utah | $43,780 |
| 23. Maryland | $43,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.16 ($44,020 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $44,020 against $43,220 nationally, 2% more.
Where does California rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
California ranks 20 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays packaging and filling machine operator and tenders the most?
Napa, CA, with a median of $50,850 a year.
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.