Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary
in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Middle 50%
- $31,860–$40,200
- vs U.S. median
- -17%
- Metro rank
- #303 of 321
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro earn a median of $35,810 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,110 jobs (May 2025). That is 17% below the U.S. median of $43,220 and 4% below the FL statewide median of $37,170. It ranks #303 of 321 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,110 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay in other FL metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $39,170 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $38,240 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $38,070 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $37,930 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $37,470 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $34,850 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $34,310 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $30,210 |
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Questions
What is the average Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Miami?
The BLS median is $35,810 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,110 jobs pay between $31,860 and $40,200. The 10th percentile is $28,820 and the 90th is $49,030.
Is Miami a high-paying metro for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders?
That is 17% below the U.S. median of $43,220 and 4% below the FL statewide median of $37,170. It ranks #303 of 321 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders make an hour in Miami?
About $17.22 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $35,810 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $15.32–$19.33 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.