How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Montana?
$44,350a year
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in Montana. That is $21.32 an hour or $3,696 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.32
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,760Median: $44,350Highest 10%: $60,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,760 | $14.31 | |
| 25th | $36,820 | $17.70 | |
| Median | $44,350 | $21.32 | |
| 75th | $50,890 | $24.47 | |
| 90th | $60,220 | $28.95 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $48,250 |
| Billings, MT | $42,540 |
| Great Falls, MT | $38,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
| 16. Kansas | $44,890 |
| 17. Indiana | $44,600 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $44,480 |
| 19. Montana | $44,350 |
| 20. California | $44,020 |
| 21. South Dakota | $43,860 |
| 22. Utah | $43,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $21.32 ($44,350 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Montana than the national average?
Yes: $44,350 against $43,220 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Montana rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
Montana ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in Montana pays packaging and filling machine operator and tenders the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $48,250 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.