RI · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-9111

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual Salary $39,300 -4% below national average (national: $40,900)
$47,070Mean Annual
$19Median Hourly
950Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$39,300
$31,210
10th pct.
$79,220
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$31,210$15.00
25th percentile$35,830$17.23
50th percentile (median)$39,300$18.90
75th percentile$49,510$23.80
90th percentile (top earners)$79,220$38.09
Mean (average)$47,070$22.63

How Rhode Island Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Rhode Island
Rhode Island (current) $39,300
Wyoming $48,530 +23%
Maine $47,680 +21%
West Virginia $47,410 +21%
Missouri $47,010 +20%
Idaho $46,470 +18%
New Hampshire $46,310 +18%
Virginia $46,230 +18%
Tennessee $45,530 +16%

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Related Occupations in Rhode Island

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Counter and Rental Clerks $39,040 960
Cooks, Restaurant $38,940 6,490
Security Guards $38,900 3,190
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,820 7,230
Food Batchmakers $38,760 230
Parts Salespersons $38,760 760

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Rhode Island?

The mean packaging and filling machine operators and tenders salary in Rhode Island is $47,070 per year. The median (middle) salary is $39,300 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Rhode Island?

Entry-level packaging and filling machine operators and tenderss (10th percentile) in Rhode Island typically earn around $31,210 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $35,830 per year.

What is the highest Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Rhode Island?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Rhode Island make approximately $79,220 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $49,510 per year.

How does the Rhode Island Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary compare to the national average?

The median packaging and filling machine operators and tenders salary in Rhode Island is $39,300, which is -4% below national average of $40,900.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes