How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Florida?
$37,170a year
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in Florida. That is $17.87 an hour or $3,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.87
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 14,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,040Median: $37,170Highest 10%: $50,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,040 | $13.96 | |
| 25th | $31,840 | $15.31 | |
| Median | $37,170 | $17.87 | |
| 75th | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| 90th | $50,800 | $24.42 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lakeland, FL | $39,170 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $38,460 |
| North Port, FL | $38,240 |
| Gainesville, FL | $38,070 |
| Tampa, FL | $38,070 |
| Orlando, FL | $37,930 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $37,470 |
| Miami, FL | $35,810 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $35,760 |
| Deltona, FL | $34,850 |
| Ocala, FL | $34,790 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $33,770 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $30,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
| 45. Arkansas | $37,740 |
| 46. Mississippi | $37,720 |
| 47. Nevada | $37,440 |
| 48. Florida | $37,170 |
| 49. Hawaii | $36,810 |
| 50. New Mexico | $35,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $17.87 ($37,170 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $37,170 against $43,220 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Florida rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
Florida ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in Florida pays packaging and filling machine operator and tenders the most?
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, with a median of $39,170 a year.
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.