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

$44,350a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area. That is $21.32 an hour or $3,696 a month.

Hourly
$21.32
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
122 of 330
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,180Median: $44,350Highest 10%: $47,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,180$16.91
25th$36,450$17.52
Median$44,350$21.32
75th$44,350$21.32
90th$47,880$23.02

Other cities in South Dakota

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

Sioux City, IA$43,700
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Related jobs in Sioux Falls

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,250
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,980
Plant and System Operator$60,650
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$59,270
Welder$55,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$52,220
Machinist$52,000
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,310
Printing Press Operator$47,320
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$47,020
Salaries for every job in Sioux Falls, SD

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area is $21.32 ($44,350 a year).

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

Yes: $44,350 against $43,220 nationally, 3% more.

How does Sioux Falls compare with the rest of South Dakota?

The median in South Dakota is $43,860, so Sioux Falls pays 1% more.

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

122 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,880 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.