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

$47,640a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Dubuque, IA metro area. That is $22.90 an hour or $3,970 a month.

Hourly
$22.90
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
43 of 330
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,770Median: $47,640Highest 10%: $52,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,770$19.12
25th$45,220$21.74
Median$47,640$22.90
75th$52,470$25.23
90th$52,470$25.23

Other cities in Iowa

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

Cedar Rapids, IA$67,700
Des Moines, IA$51,100
Ames, IA$48,250
Omaha, NE$44,140
Sioux City, IA$43,700
Waterloo, IA$43,040
Davenport, IA$40,600
Iowa City, IA$38,550
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender salary in Iowa Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Dubuque

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,130
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$64,420
Tool and Die Maker$63,290
Machinist$58,890
Welder$56,100
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$55,770
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$52,110
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$50,320
Inspector$49,800
Cutting$49,740
Salaries for every job in Dubuque, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Dubuque, IA metro area is $22.90 ($47,640 a year).

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

Yes: $47,640 against $43,220 nationally, 10% more.

How does Dubuque compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $45,660, so Dubuque pays 4% more.

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

43 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,470 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.