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

$45,730a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $21.99 an hour or $3,811 a month.

Hourly
$21.99
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
84 of 330
Jobs in the area
2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,170Median: $45,730Highest 10%: $60,180
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,170$16.91
25th$38,040$18.29
Median$45,730$21.99
75th$53,800$25.87
90th$60,180$28.93

Other cities in Colorado

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

Fort Collins, CO$79,800
Greeley, CO$49,560
Pueblo, CO$46,480
Boulder, CO$41,820
Colorado Springs, CO$38,020
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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,860
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$76,150
Tool and Die Maker$69,570
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,570
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $21.99 ($45,730 a year).

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

Yes: $45,730 against $43,220 nationally, 6% more.

How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $46,010, so Denver pays 1% less.

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

84 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,180 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.