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

$38,850a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Wilmington, NC metro area. That is $18.68 an hour or $3,238 a month.

Hourly
$18.68
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
225 of 330
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,230Median: $38,850Highest 10%: $48,650
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,230$12.13
25th$33,900$16.30
Median$38,850$18.68
75th$46,890$22.54
90th$48,650$23.39

Other cities in North Carolina

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

Durham, NC$50,260
Greensboro, NC$49,880
Raleigh, NC$48,480
Greenville, NC$46,890
Rocky Mount, NC$44,550
Charlotte, NC$44,330
Asheville, NC$42,060
Hickory, NC$41,150
Winston-Salem, NC$41,100
Fayetteville, NC$39,180
Virginia Beach, VA$36,770
Burlington, NC$35,890
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender salary in North Carolina Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Wilmington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,310
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$63,550
Machinist$62,810
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,190
Inspector$57,840
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$56,990
Welder$55,340
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$50,390
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$47,520
Separating$46,320
Salaries for every job in Wilmington, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Wilmington, NC metro area is $18.68 ($38,850 a year).

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

No: $38,850 against $43,220 nationally, 10% less.

How does Wilmington compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $41,150, so Wilmington pays 6% less.

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

225 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,650 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.