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

$36,800a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Dover, DE metro area. That is $17.69 an hour or $3,067 a month.

Hourly
$17.69
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
285 of 330
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,800Median: $36,800Highest 10%: $60,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,800$17.69
25th$36,800$17.69
Median$36,800$17.69
75th$45,440$21.85
90th$60,820$29.24

Other cities in Delaware

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

Philadelphia, PA$44,340
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Related jobs in Dover

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,720
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,410
Welder$48,510
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$47,650
Inspector$45,520
Cutting$41,640
Helpers--Production Worker$36,340
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$32,170
Salaries for every job in Dover, DE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Dover, DE metro area is $17.69 ($36,800 a year).

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

No: $36,800 against $43,220 nationally, 15% less.

How does Dover compare with the rest of Delaware?

The median in Delaware is $38,500, so Dover pays 4% less.

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

285 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,820 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.