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

$49,250a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $23.68 an hour or $4,104 a month.

Hourly
$23.68
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
24 of 330
Jobs in the area
930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,940Median: $49,250Highest 10%: $60,170
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,940$17.28
25th$42,450$20.41
Median$49,250$23.68
75th$58,430$28.09
90th$60,170$28.93

Other cities in Missouri

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

St. Joseph, MO$50,930
Columbia, MO$48,070
Kansas City, MO$47,530
St. Louis, MO$47,460
Joplin, MO$47,040
Jefferson City, MO$46,300
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Related jobs in Springfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,990
Tool and Die Maker$58,540
Welding$58,320
Welder$54,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,540
Machinist$51,100
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$49,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,270
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,250
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$48,830
Salaries for every job in Springfield, MO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $23.68 ($49,250 a year).

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

Yes: $49,250 against $43,220 nationally, 14% more.

How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $48,070, so Springfield pays 2% more.

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

24 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,170 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.