Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Louisiana
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Louisiana earn an average of $40,030 a year. That is $4,560 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $44,590. The best-paying metro area is Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA at $42,020.
Top-paying Louisiana metro areas
Average pay for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Louisiana vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $44,590 | $21.44 |
| Louisiana | $40,030 | $19.25 |
| Texas | $41,480 | $19.94 |
| Arkansas | $40,230 | $19.34 |
| Mississippi | $37,760 | $18.15 |
Related jobs in Louisiana
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,380
- Production Workers, All Other$45,710
- Helpers--Production Workers$38,150
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$79,770
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51,670
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,140
Average pay, Louisiana, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make in Louisiana?
The average is $40,030 a year, and the median is $38,370. That is $4,560 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $44,590.
What is the hourly wage in Louisiana?
$19.25 an hour on average; the median is $18.45.
Where in Louisiana do they earn the most?
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA ($42,020), followed by Baton Rouge, LA ($41,720). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Hammond, LA ($37,630).
How does Louisiana rank?
Louisiana ranks #46 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.