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

$45,570a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $21.91 an hour or $3,798 a month.

Hourly: $21.91
Vs. national median: +5%
Rank among cities: 90 of 330
Jobs in the area: 4,770

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $33,810Median: $45,570Highest 10%: $63,110

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$33,810	$16.25
25th	$37,960	$18.25
Median	$45,570	$21.91
75th	$52,590	$25.28
90th	$63,110	$30.34

Other cities in Ohio

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

Toledo, OH	$47,970
Wheeling, WV	$47,190
Columbus, OH	$45,600
Sandusky, OH	$41,600
Cleveland, OH	$40,840
Dayton, OH	$39,770
Akron, OH	$39,620
Huntington, WV	$38,380
Mansfield, OH	$37,880
Lima, OH	$37,430
Canton, OH	$37,350
Youngstown, OH	$37,320
Springfield, OH	$36,310

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Related jobs in Cincinnati

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$109,800
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$78,820
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$75,880
Plant and System Operator	$67,390
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$65,430
Tool and Die Maker	$64,270
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$61,460
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$60,820
Machinist	$57,300
Separating	$56,790

Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $21.91 ($45,570 a year).

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

Yes: $45,570 against $43,220 nationally, 5% more.

How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $43,310, so Cincinnati pays 5% more.

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

90 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,110 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.