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

$48,480a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $23.31 an hour or $4,040 a month.

Hourly: $23.31
Vs. national median: +12%
Rank among cities: 32 of 330
Jobs in the area: 820

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $28,410Median: $48,480Highest 10%: $61,730

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$28,410	$13.66
25th	$36,590	$17.59
Median	$48,480	$23.31
75th	$50,460	$24.26
90th	$61,730	$29.68

Other cities in North Carolina

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

Durham, NC	$50,260
Greensboro, NC	$49,880
Greenville, NC	$46,890
Rocky Mount, NC	$44,550
Charlotte, NC	$44,330
Asheville, NC	$42,060
Hickory, NC	$41,150
Winston-Salem, NC	$41,100
Fayetteville, NC	$39,180
Wilmington, NC	$38,850
Virginia Beach, VA	$36,770
Burlington, NC	$35,890

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Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$75,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$65,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$61,640
Machinist	$61,430
Plant and System Operator	$61,110
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker	$61,000
Tool and Die Maker	$60,590
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$60,440
Welder	$56,940
Medical Appliance Technician	$56,490

Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $23.31 ($48,480 a year).

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

Yes: $48,480 against $43,220 nationally, 12% more.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $41,150, so Raleigh pays 18% more.

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

32 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,730 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.