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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Montana earned a median of $44,350 a year ($21.32 an hour) in May 2025, 3% above the national median of $43,220; 380 were employed there, ranking #19 of 51 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $44,350 | $43,220 |
| Mean annual wage | $44,880 | $44,590 |
| Median hourly wage | $21.32 | $20.78 |
| 10th percentile | $29,760 | $33,390 |
| 25th percentile | $36,820 | $36,850 |
| 75th percentile | $50,890 | $49,070 |
| 90th percentile | $60,220 | $60,030 |
| Employment | 380 | 379,060 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 0.749 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.31 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.