Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Colorado
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Colorado earn an average of $48,180 a year. That is $3,590 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $44,590. The best-paying metro area is Fort Collins-Loveland, CO at $63,880.
Top-paying Colorado metro areas
Average pay for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Colorado vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $44,590 | $21.44 |
| Colorado | $48,180 | $23.17 |
| Wyoming | $51,300 | $24.66 |
| Nebraska | $46,080 | $22.15 |
| Utah | $44,860 | $21.57 |
| Kansas | $44,340 | $21.32 |
| Oklahoma | $40,430 | $19.44 |
Related jobs in Colorado
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$60,840
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54,540
- Production Workers, All Other$49,970
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57,660
- Helpers--Production Workers$45,190
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$66,000
Average pay, Colorado, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make in Colorado?
The average is $48,180 a year, and the median is $46,010. That is $3,590 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $44,590.
What is the hourly wage in Colorado?
$23.17 an hour on average; the median is $22.12.
Where in Colorado do they earn the most?
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO ($63,880), followed by Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($47,670). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Colorado Springs, CO ($38,700).
How does Colorado rank?
Colorado ranks #8 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.