Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Idaho
$46,630avg. a year
$22.42 an hour · 3,950 employed
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Idaho earn an average of $46,630 a year. That is $2,040 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $44,590. The best-paying metro area is Twin Falls, ID at $48,870.
$46,720Median pay
$22.42Average hourly
+25%Avg. pay since 2020
#11Of 50 states
Top-paying Idaho metro areas
Average pay for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
1950 jobs
Twin Falls, ID
$48,870
$23.50 an hour
21,330 jobs
Logan, UT-ID
$47,940
$23.05 an hour
31,210 jobs
Boise City, ID
$47,570
$22.87 an hour
4330 jobs
Idaho Falls, ID
$45,490
$21.87 an hour
580 jobs
Lewiston, ID-WA
$43,520
$20.92 an hour
650 jobs
Coeur d'Alene, ID
$42,180
$20.28 an hour
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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Idaho, charted
Pay over time
Idaho, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Idaho packaging and filling machine operators and tenders work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Idaho vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $44,590 | $21.44 |
| Idaho | $46,630 | $22.42 |
| Wyoming | $51,300 | $24.66 |
| Oregon | $46,340 | $22.28 |
| Montana | $44,880 | $21.58 |
| Utah | $44,860 | $21.57 |
| Washington | $44,340 | $21.32 |
Related jobs in Idaho
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,120
- Production Workers, All Other$42,600
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57,520
- Helpers--Production Workers$39,950
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,620
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$68,400
Average pay, Idaho, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make in Idaho?
The average is $46,630 a year, and the median is $46,720. That is $2,040 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $44,590.
What is the hourly wage in Idaho?
$22.42 an hour on average; the median is $22.46.
Where in Idaho do they earn the most?
Twin Falls, ID ($48,870), followed by Logan, UT-ID ($47,940). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Coeur d'Alene, ID ($42,180).
How does Idaho rank?
Idaho ranks #11 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 51-9111. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national packaging and filling machine operators and tenders page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.