How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $21.85 an hour or $3,787 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.85
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 330
- Jobs in the area
- 2,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,630 | $17.61 | |
| 25th | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| Median | $45,440 | $21.85 | |
| 75th | $53,900 | $25.91 | |
| 90th | $63,530 | $30.54 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
| Bend, OR | $48,510 |
| Eugene, OR | $45,050 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $43,370 |
| Medford, OR | $43,130 |
| Albany, OR | $42,330 |
| Salem, OR | $37,540 |
Related jobs in Portland
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Salaries for every job in Portland, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $21.85 ($45,440 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $45,440 against $43,220 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $45,180, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
95 of 330 metro areas with data.
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,530 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.