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

$40,820a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $19.63 an hour or $3,402 a month.

Hourly
$19.63
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
190 of 330
Jobs in the area
1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,750Median: $40,820Highest 10%: $56,380
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,750$14.78
25th$36,400$17.50
Median$40,820$19.63
75th$47,600$22.88
90th$56,380$27.11

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
Harrisburg, PA$45,680
State College, PA$45,670
Allentown, PA$45,460
Philadelphia, PA$44,340
Scranton, PA$44,280
Reading, PA$44,010
Erie, PA$40,330
Altoona, PA$37,800
Lebanon, PA$37,470
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Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Power Plant Operator$93,870
Gas Plant Operator$81,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,690
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,090
Petroleum Pump System Operator$72,190
Rolling Machine Setter$69,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,930
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,500
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,480
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $19.63 ($40,820 a year).

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

No: $40,820 against $43,220 nationally, 6% less.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $44,480, so Pittsburgh pays 8% less.

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

190 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,380 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.