How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Indiana?
$44,600a year
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in Indiana. That is $21.44 an hour or $3,717 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.44
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 12,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,330Median: $44,600Highest 10%: $59,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,330 | $16.02 | |
| 25th | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $44,600 | $21.44 | |
| 75th | $50,100 | $24.09 | |
| 90th | $59,070 | $28.40 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $48,590 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $45,570 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $45,290 |
| Evansville, IN | $45,100 |
| Lafayette, IN | $44,920 |
| Columbus, IN | $44,620 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $43,990 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $43,310 |
| Chicago, IL | $43,290 |
| Bloomington, IN | $42,790 |
| South Bend, IN | $42,050 |
| Elkhart, IN | $38,510 |
| Michigan City, IN | $37,790 |
| Muncie, IN | $35,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
| 14. Oregon | $45,180 |
| 15. Virginia | $44,950 |
| 16. Kansas | $44,890 |
| 17. Indiana | $44,600 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $44,480 |
| 19. Montana | $44,350 |
| 20. California | $44,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $21.44 ($44,600 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $44,600 against $43,220 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Indiana rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
Indiana ranks 17 of 50 states.
Which city in Indiana pays packaging and filling machine operator and tenders the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $48,590 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.