The salary of a Packaging Machine Operator III in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Packaging Machine Operator III in the United States is $52,953. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,560 to $59,703, with most professionals earning between $40,739 and $65,848.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $59,703 | $4,975 | $1,148 | $29 |
| Average | $52,953 | $4,413 | $1,018 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,560 | $3,880 | $895 | $22 |
An entry-level Packaging Machine Operator III with less than 1 year of experience earns about $49,446. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $49,917. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $50,859. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $52,272, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $54,760.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Packaging Machine Operator III | $49,446 |
| Intermediate Level Packaging Machine Operator III | $49,917 |
| Senior Level Packaging Machine Operator III | $50,859 |
| Specialist Level Packaging Machine Operator III | $52,272 |
| Expert Level Packaging Machine Operator III | $54,760 |
| Entry Level | 7% |
| Mid Level | 6% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 3% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Packaging Machine Operator III compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $47,491 in 2023 to approximately $47,355 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Packaging Machine Operator III salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $52,953 | 66.3% | ||
| Bonus | $1,390 | 1.7% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $4,157 | 5.2% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,282 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,087 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 10.5% | ||
| Pension | $2,935 | 3.7% | ||
| Time Off | $6,688 | 8.4% | ||
| Total Compensation | $79,844 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 87.5% |
| Bachelors | 12.5% |
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The average annual salary of Packaging Machine Operator III is $52,953. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Packaging Machine Operator III is $25; the average weekly pay of Packaging Machine Operator III is $1,018; the average monthly pay of Packaging Machine Operator III is $4,413.
A Packaging Machine Operator III's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Packaging Machine Operator III earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Packaging Machine Operator III is $66,456.
The highest pay for Packaging Machine Operator III is $65,848.
The lowest pay for Packaging Machine Operator III is $40,739.
Packaging Machine Operator III sets up and operates a packaging machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Fills, secures, and labels containers according to company and/or customer specifications. Being a Packaging Machine Operator III verifies goods packaged against package invoices. Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery. Additionally, Packaging Machine Operator III adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion. Documents inventory number and weight and organizes packages. May make minor repairs to packaging equipment as needed. May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Packaging Machine Operator III works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Packaging Machine Operator III typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
Preventative Maintenance: Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
HACCP: HACCP is a management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards from raw material production, procurement to manufacturing and consumption of the finished product.
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