How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Tuscaloosa?
$61,680a year
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area. That is $29.65 an hour or $5,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.65
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 330
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,570Median: $61,680Highest 10%: $73,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,570 | $14.22 | |
| 25th | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| Median | $61,680 | $29.65 | |
| 75th | $62,830 | $30.21 | |
| 90th | $73,650 | $35.41 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
| Mobile, AL | $46,070 |
| Birmingham, AL | $40,290 |
| Huntsville, AL | $40,190 |
| Decatur, AL | $37,660 |
| Gadsden, AL | $36,650 |
| Montgomery, AL | $36,320 |
| Dothan, AL | $36,260 |
| Columbus, GA | $33,680 |
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Salaries for every job in Tuscaloosa, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Tuscaloosa?
The median hourly pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area is $29.65 ($61,680 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Tuscaloosa than the national average?
Yes: $61,680 against $43,220 nationally, 43% more.
How does Tuscaloosa compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $37,820, so Tuscaloosa pays 63% more.
Where does Tuscaloosa rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
4 of 330 metro areas with data.
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make starting out in Tuscaloosa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,650 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.