Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Kentucky
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Kentucky earn an average of $46,700 a year. That is $2,110 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $44,590. The best-paying metro area is Owensboro, KY at $56,140.
Top-paying Kentucky metro areas
Average pay for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Kentucky vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $44,590 | $21.44 |
| Kentucky | $46,700 | $22.45 |
| Missouri | $49,750 | $23.92 |
| West Virginia | $46,280 | $22.25 |
| Virginia | $46,240 | $22.23 |
| Ohio | $45,140 | $21.70 |
| Illinois | $44,740 | $21.51 |
Related jobs in Kentucky
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,720
- Production Workers, All Other$39,880
- Helpers--Production Workers$43,160
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,600
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$61,950
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,480
Average pay, Kentucky, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make in Kentucky?
The average is $46,700 a year, and the median is $45,450. That is $2,110 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $44,590.
What is the hourly wage in Kentucky?
$22.45 an hour on average; the median is $21.85.
Where in Kentucky do they earn the most?
Owensboro, KY ($56,140), followed by Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN ($48,060). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH ($39,540).
How does Kentucky rank?
Kentucky ranks #10 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.