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

$47,530a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $22.85 an hour or $3,961 a month.

Hourly
$22.85
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
45 of 330
Jobs in the area
3,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,360Median: $47,530Highest 10%: $64,570
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,360$14.60
25th$36,990$17.78
Median$47,530$22.85
75th$56,900$27.36
90th$64,570$31.04

Other cities in Missouri

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

St. Joseph, MO$50,930
Springfield, MO$49,250
Columbia, MO$48,070
St. Louis, MO$47,460
Joplin, MO$47,040
Jefferson City, MO$46,300
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Related jobs in Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$110,400
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$105,500
Petroleum Pump System Operator$98,770
Tool and Die Maker$85,740
Gas Plant Operator$81,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,180
Inspector$63,000
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,540
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$58,260
Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $22.85 ($47,530 a year).

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

Yes: $47,530 against $43,220 nationally, 10% more.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $48,070, so Kansas City pays 1% less.

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

45 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,570 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.