How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Tennessee?
$43,190a year
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in Tennessee. That is $20.76 an hour or $3,599 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.76
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,050Median: $43,190Highest 10%: $62,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,050 | $15.89 | |
| 25th | $36,000 | $17.31 | |
| Median | $43,190 | $20.76 | |
| 75th | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| 90th | $62,810 | $30.20 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $45,380 |
| Clarksville, TN | $45,080 |
| Memphis, TN | $42,570 |
| Kingsport, TN | $40,360 |
| Jackson, TN | $39,890 |
| Morristown, TN | $38,310 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $37,550 |
| Knoxville, TN | $37,490 |
| Johnson City, TN | $35,390 |
| Cleveland, TN | $32,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
| 22. Utah | $43,780 |
| 23. Maryland | $43,670 |
| 24. Ohio | $43,310 |
| 25. Tennessee | $43,190 |
| 26. Illinois | $43,150 |
| 27. Georgia | $42,920 |
| 28. Washington | $41,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $20.76 ($43,190 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $43,190 against $43,220 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
Tennessee ranks 25 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays packaging and filling machine operator and tenders the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $45,380 a year.
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.