How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Georgia?
$42,920a year
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in Georgia. That is $20.63 an hour or $3,577 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.63
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,020Median: $42,920Highest 10%: $62,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,020 | $14.43 | |
| 25th | $35,560 | $17.10 | |
| Median | $42,920 | $20.63 | |
| 75th | $53,040 | $25.50 | |
| 90th | $62,150 | $29.88 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Savannah, GA | $49,090 |
| Rome, GA | $47,260 |
| Augusta, GA | $46,550 |
| Brunswick, GA | $43,660 |
| Atlanta, GA | $42,320 |
| Athens, GA | $41,490 |
| Gainesville, GA | $40,820 |
| Macon, GA | $38,520 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $37,550 |
| Valdosta, GA | $36,500 |
| Dalton, GA | $34,590 |
| Columbus, GA | $33,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
| 24. Ohio | $43,310 |
| 25. Tennessee | $43,190 |
| 26. Illinois | $43,150 |
| 27. Georgia | $42,920 |
| 28. Washington | $41,700 |
| 29. Michigan | $41,690 |
| 30. North Carolina | $41,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $20.63 ($42,920 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $42,920 against $43,220 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Georgia rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
Georgia ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in Georgia pays packaging and filling machine operator and tenders the most?
Savannah, GA, with a median of $49,090 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.