California Median
$44,020
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.16
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $43,220
State Rank
#20 of 50
43,430 employed here
How much do Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders make in California?
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in California take home a median of $44,020 annually — roughly $21.16 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $43,220.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $35,750 while the top 10% make $61,780 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,690 and $49,300 a year.
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,750 | $17.19 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,690 | $18.12 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $44,020 | $21.16 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $49,300 | $23.70 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $61,780 | $29.70 |
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How California compares
California ranks 20th out of 50 states and territories for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in other states
New Hampshire $49,450Wyoming $48,890Missouri $48,070Maine $47,970North Dakota $47,390Idaho $46,720Vermont $46,670West Virginia $46,410Nebraska $46,220Wisconsin $46,220Colorado $46,010Iowa $45,660Kentucky $45,450Oregon $45,180Virginia $44,950Kansas $44,890Indiana $44,600Pennsylvania $44,480Montana $44,350South Dakota $43,860Utah $43,780Maryland $43,670Ohio $43,310Tennessee $43,190Illinois $43,150Georgia $42,920Washington $41,700Michigan $41,690North Carolina $41,150Minnesota $40,960Arizona $40,560Massachusetts $40,360New Jersey $40,280South Carolina $40,010Connecticut $39,460New York $39,330Oklahoma $39,310Texas $38,950Alaska $38,730Delaware $38,500Louisiana $38,370Rhode Island $38,330Alabama $37,820Arkansas $37,740Mississippi $37,720Nevada $37,440Florida $37,170Hawaii $36,810New Mexico $35,640
Working as Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in California
Nationally, about 379,000 people work as Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($44,020) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders make in California?
The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in California is $44,020 per year, or about $21.16 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,750 at the entry level to $61,780 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders about 2% more than the national median of $43,220. California ranks 20th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $44,020 a year. About 43,430 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.