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

$44,330a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $21.31 an hour or $3,694 a month.

Hourly
$21.31
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
124 of 330
Jobs in the area
2,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,590Median: $44,330Highest 10%: $57,630
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,590$16.15
25th$36,730$17.66
Median$44,330$21.31
75th$49,610$23.85
90th$57,630$27.71

Other cities in North Carolina

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

Durham, NC$50,260
Greensboro, NC$49,880
Raleigh, NC$48,480
Greenville, NC$46,890
Rocky Mount, NC$44,550
Asheville, NC$42,060
Hickory, NC$41,150
Winston-Salem, NC$41,100
Fayetteville, NC$39,180
Wilmington, NC$38,850
Virginia Beach, VA$36,770
Burlington, NC$35,890
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender salary in North Carolina Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Charlotte

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$132,000
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator$112,900
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$98,800
Gas Plant Operator$89,140
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,150
Tool and Die Maker$62,440
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$62,400
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$61,780
Plant and System Operator$61,200
Salaries for every job in Charlotte, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $21.31 ($44,330 a year).

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

Yes: $44,330 against $43,220 nationally, 3% more.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $41,150, so Charlotte pays 8% more.

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

124 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,630 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.