Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Tennessee
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Tennessee earn an average of $44,500 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $44,590. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $49,590.
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Average pay for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Average pay by state
Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $44,590 | $21.44 |
| Tennessee | $44,500 | $21.39 |
| Missouri | $49,750 | $23.92 |
| Kentucky | $46,700 | $22.45 |
| Virginia | $46,240 | $22.23 |
| Georgia | $44,570 | $21.43 |
| North Carolina | $43,850 | $21.08 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,390
- Production Workers, All Other$43,270
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52,840
- Helpers--Production Workers$40,090
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,840
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57,020
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make in Tennessee?
The average is $44,500 a year, and the median is $43,190. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $44,590.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$21.39 an hour on average; the median is $20.77.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($49,590), followed by Clarksville, TN-KY ($47,800). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Cleveland, TN ($36,720).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #26 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.