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How to become packaging and filling machine operators and tenderseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$43,220
25th–75th pct. $36,850–$49,070
Top pay (est.)
$78,000
Top 10% $60,030
Pay in 5 years
$50,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$58,400est.
$50,200–$67,800
Outlook score
49/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
44%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.1%
41K openings / yr

How to become packaging and filling machine operators and tenders

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.2
Coordination
3.0
Operation and Control
2.9
Reading Comprehension
2.9
Monitoring
2.9
Active Listening
2.8
Equipment Maintenance
2.6
Social Perceptiveness
2.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.0
Production and Processing
4.0
Education and Training
3.3
Customer and Personal Service
3.3
Mathematics
3.1
English Language
3.1
Public Safety and Security
3.1
Computers and Electronics
2.8

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgePerforming General Physical ActivitiesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleControlling Machines and Processes

Important abilities

Control PrecisionManual DexterityNear VisionFinger DexterityReaction TimeArm-Hand Steadiness

Education of workers

High school diploma
80%
Associate's degree
2%

Training before entry

None / short demo
39%
Up to 1 month
36%
3–6 months
21%
1–3 months
3%

Related work experience

None
37%
1–3 months
24%
6–12 months
17%
6–8 years
11%
4–6 years
6%
1–2 years
4%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as packaging and filling machine operators and tenders

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.