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

$43,690a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Yakima, WA metro area. That is $21.00 an hour or $3,641 a month.

Hourly
$21.00
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
143 of 330
Jobs in the area
650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,720Median: $43,690Highest 10%: $57,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,720$17.17
25th$35,880$17.25
Median$43,690$21.00
75th$48,970$23.54
90th$57,550$27.67

Other cities in Washington

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

Mount Vernon, WA$49,590
Longview, WA$47,980
Portland, OR$45,440
Walla Walla, WA$43,850
Lewiston, ID$43,750
Seattle, WA$43,370
Olympia, WA$39,770
Spokane, WA$39,680
Bellingham, WA$39,090
Kennewick, WA$38,750
Wenatchee, WA$37,780
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender salary in Washington Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Yakima

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$75,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,930
Machinist$59,560
Welder$57,450
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$56,030
Paper Goods Machine Setter$54,060
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,640
Food Batchmaker$47,620
Butcher and Meat Cutter$47,540
Printing Press Operator$47,540
Salaries for every job in Yakima, WA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Yakima, WA metro area is $21.00 ($43,690 a year).

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

Yes: $43,690 against $43,220 nationally, 1% more.

How does Yakima compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $41,700, so Yakima pays 5% more.

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

143 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,550 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.