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

$39,200a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $18.85 an hour or $3,267 a month.

Hourly
$18.85
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
217 of 330
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,960Median: $39,200Highest 10%: $55,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,960$16.81
25th$38,550$18.53
Median$39,200$18.85
75th$48,420$23.28
90th$55,240$26.56

Other cities in Minnesota

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

Grand Forks, ND$49,120
Duluth, MN$47,610
Mankato, MN$47,360
Fargo, ND$46,990
La Crosse, WI$45,890
Minneapolis, MN$44,740
Sioux Falls, SD$44,350
St. Cloud, MN$39,620
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender salary in Minnesota Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$78,270
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,420
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,670
Food Processing Worker$62,330
Welder$60,380
Inspector$59,850
Printing Press Operator$59,200
Machinist$57,770
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,330
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$55,030
Salaries for every job in Rochester, MN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $18.85 ($39,200 a year).

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

No: $39,200 against $43,220 nationally, 9% less.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $40,960, so Rochester pays 4% less.

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

217 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,240 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.