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

$46,150a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Harrisonburg, VA metro area. That is $22.19 an hour or $3,846 a month.

Hourly
$22.19
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
72 of 330
Jobs in the area
600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $46,150Highest 10%: $65,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,200$15.00
25th$36,100$17.36
Median$46,150$22.19
75th$65,430$31.46
90th$65,430$31.46

Other cities in Virginia

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

Charlottesville, VA$48,680
Lynchburg, VA$45,190
Blacksburg, VA$44,220
Richmond, VA$44,180
Washington, DC$41,350
Kingsport, TN$40,360
Roanoke, VA$39,530
Winchester, VA$39,030
Virginia Beach, VA$36,770
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Related jobs in Harrisonburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,460
Food Batchmaker$66,330
Printing Press Operator$64,180
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,970
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$52,260
Welder$51,870
Machinist$49,900
Inspector$46,170
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$45,910
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$44,890
Salaries for every job in Harrisonburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Harrisonburg, VA metro area is $22.19 ($46,150 a year).

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

Yes: $46,150 against $43,220 nationally, 7% more.

How does Harrisonburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $44,950, so Harrisonburg pays 3% more.

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

72 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,430 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.