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

$45,680a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area. That is $21.96 an hour or $3,807 a month.

Hourly
$21.96
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
85 of 330
Jobs in the area
1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,630Median: $45,680Highest 10%: $68,480
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,630$17.13
25th$39,680$19.08
Median$45,680$21.96
75th$55,170$26.52
90th$68,480$32.92

Other cities in Pennsylvania

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

Johnstown, PA$50,070
Lancaster, PA$49,680
Chambersburg, PA$48,260
Williamsport, PA$48,200
York, PA$47,160
Gettysburg, PA$46,020
State College, PA$45,670
Allentown, PA$45,460
Philadelphia, PA$44,340
Scranton, PA$44,280
Reading, PA$44,010
Pittsburgh, PA$40,820
Erie, PA$40,330
Altoona, PA$37,800
Lebanon, PA$37,470
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender salary in Pennsylvania Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Harrisburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,560
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,050
Tool and Die Maker$64,920
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,680
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,200
Machinist$56,070
Welder$52,330
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,430
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$51,230
Coating$50,600
Salaries for every job in Harrisburg, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area is $21.96 ($45,680 a year).

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

Yes: $45,680 against $43,220 nationally, 6% more.

How does Harrisburg compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $44,480, so Harrisburg pays 3% more.

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

85 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,480 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.