What are the main factors that influence a Filler Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Filler Operator's salary?

A Filler Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,271 for beginners, reaching about $45,279 at mid-level, and approach $48,239 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Filler Operator?

Filler Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Filler Operator roles are District of Columbia $50,281, California $50,091, Massachusetts $49,423. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Filler Operator roles make?

Salaries for Filler Operator level roles vary by specialization: Cylinder Filler: $62,118; Order Filler III: $49,400; Ice Cream Filler Operator Virtual: $46,409; Line Filler: $44,796; Order Filler II: $44,700.

How do different companies affect a Filler Operator's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Filler Operator roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Filler Operator Salary in the United States

How much does a Filler Operator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Filler Operator in the United States is $45,413 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Filler Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,937
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,575 to $49,875
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,169

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Filler Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,875	$4,156	$959	$24
Average	$45,413	$3,784	$873	$22
25th Percentile	$40,575	$3,381	$780	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Filler Operator Salaries

A Filler Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Filler Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Filler Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $44,271
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,405
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,279
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,527
Expert (over 8 years): $48,239

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Filler Operator	$44,271
Intermediate Level Filler Operator	$44,405
Senior Level Filler Operator	$45,279
Specialist Level Filler Operator	$47,527
Expert Level Filler Operator	$48,239

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How Do Filler Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Filler Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,281.
California: $50,091.
Massachusetts: $49,423.

District of Columbia $50,281

California $50,091

Massachusetts $49,423

Washington $49,241

New Jersey $49,223

Alaska $49,160

Connecticut $48,533

New York $48,279

Hawaii $47,466

Rhode Island $47,084

Maryland $46,825

Minnesota $46,471

Colorado $46,335

Illinois $46,289

Oregon $46,117

Delaware $45,990

New Hampshire $45,910

Virginia $45,731

Pennsylvania $45,209

Nevada $44,945

North Dakota $44,859

Michigan $44,723

Wisconsin $44,673

Vermont $44,573

Texas $44,296

Maine $44,278

Arizona $44,250

Ohio $44,219

Georgia $43,801

Indiana $43,592

Wyoming $43,551

Utah $43,487

Iowa $43,460

Kansas $43,242

Louisiana $43,179

North Carolina $43,156

Missouri $43,147

Florida $42,970

Montana $42,874

Nebraska $42,784

Kentucky $42,734

South Carolina $42,552

Tennessee $42,438

Idaho $42,393

New Mexico $42,062

Oklahoma $41,989

Alabama $41,721

South Dakota $41,271

Arkansas $41,026

West Virginia $40,894

Mississippi $40,499

Top Paying Cities for Filler Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $57,279
San Francisco: $56,716
Oakland: $55,458

San Jose, CA $57,279

San Francisco, CA $56,716

Oakland, CA $55,458

New York, NY $52,629

Queens Village, NY $52,289

Paramus, NJ $51,925

Passaic, NJ $51,880

Bergenfield, NJ $51,834

Stamford, CT $51,766

Huntington, NY $51,721

Newark, NJ $51,426

Bridgeport, CT $51,335

New Brunswick, NJ $51,185

Vallejo, CA $51,090

Middlesex, NJ $51,062

Somerset, NJ $51,022

Petaluma, CA $50,917

Santa Cruz, CA $50,740

Boston, MA $50,649

Monterey, CA $50,422

Fairbanks, AK $50,390

Los Angeles, CA $50,304

Washington, DC $50,281

Seattle, WA $50,200

Santa Rosa, CA $50,190

Juneau, AK $50,059

Orange, CA $49,909

Anchorage, AK $49,827

Anaheim, CA $49,795

Santa Ana, CA $49,727

Nassau, NY $49,700

Long Beach, CA $49,682

Danbury, CT $49,668

Santa Maria, CA $49,514

Everett, WA $49,505

Bremerton, WA $49,282

Trenton, NJ $49,196

Sacramento, CA $49,178

San Diego, CA $49,155

Brockton, MA $49,137

Tacoma, WA $49,119

Santa Barbara, CA $49,055

Lowell, MA $48,873

New Suffolk, NY $48,855

Nashua, NH $48,801

Lompoc, CA $48,728

Ventura, CA $48,683

Stockton, CA $48,669

New Haven, CT $48,578

Atlantic City, NJ $48,460

Hartford, CT $48,360

Modesto, CA $48,338

Poughkeepsie, NY $48,238

New Britain, CT $48,215

Olympia, WA $48,151

Kennewick, WA $48,151

New London, CT $48,142

Norwich, CT $48,129

Lawrence, MA $48,106

Bakersfield, CA $47,979

Riverside, CA $47,915

New Bedford, MA $47,915

Richland, WA $47,870

Portsmouth, NH $47,834

Vineland, NJ $47,824

San Bernardino, CA $47,788

Boulder, CO $47,661

Worcester, MA $47,625

Portland, OR $47,584

Saint Paul, MN $47,529

Minneapolis, MN $47,529

Philadelphia, PA $47,466

Honolulu, HI $47,225

Springfield, MA $47,066

Providence, RI $47,061

Chicago, IL $46,930

Bellingham, WA $46,875

Baltimore, MD $46,825

Chico, CA $46,712

Wilmington, DE $46,635

Pittsfield, MA $46,589

Manchester, NH $46,503

Spokane, WA $46,303

Denver, CO $46,299

Albany, NY $46,085

Troy, NY $46,067

Schenectady, NY $45,972

Burlington, VT $45,872

Portland, ME $45,713

Salem, OR $45,676

Yakima, WA $45,667

Ann Arbor, MI $45,654

Rochester, MN $45,527

Fresno, CA $45,504

Reno, NV $45,504

Milwaukee, WI $45,463

Detroit, MI $45,418

Allentown, PA $45,404

Carson City, NV $45,399

Houston, TX $45,331

Colorado Springs, CO $45,327

Syracuse, NY $45,304

Eugene, OR $45,218

Bismarck, ND $45,163

Gary, IN $45,163

Galveston, TX $45,163

Springfield, OR $45,127

Medford, OR $45,018

Fort Collins, CO $45,000

Austin, TX $44,963

Mesa, AZ $44,868

Phoenix, AZ $44,859

Dallas, TX $44,845

Reading, PA $44,818

Saint Cloud, MN $44,800

Concord, NH $44,759

Madison, WI $44,741

Utica, NY $44,618

Raleigh, NC $44,582

Las Vegas, NV $44,577

Rochester, NY $44,546

Des Moines, IA $44,541

Atlanta, GA $44,468

Battle Creek, MI $44,455

Salt Lake City, UT $44,441

Lancaster, PA $44,373

Champaign, IL $44,364

Harrisburg, PA $44,309

Durham, NC $44,269

Kansas City, MO $44,264

Kansas City, KS $44,255

Fort Worth, TX $44,250

Boca Raton, FL $44,232

Cleveland, OH $44,228

Columbus, OH $44,219

Pittsburgh, PA $44,214

Richmond, VA $44,196

Indianapolis, IN $44,187

Cincinnati, OH $44,128

Petersburg, VA $44,060

Billings, MT $43,960

Lansing, MI $43,960

Huntsville, AL $43,960

Lebanon, PA $43,955

Dayton, OH $43,951

Pueblo, CO $43,951

Appleton, WI $43,937

Buffalo, NY $43,919

Racine, WI $43,896

Charlotte, NC $43,892

Saint Louis, MO $43,878

Springfield, IL $43,860

Elkhart, IN $43,851

York, PA $43,851

Gastonia, NC $43,846

Benton Harbor, MI $43,846

Beaumont, TX $43,819

Lorain, OH $43,810

Toledo, OH $43,792

Binghamton, NY $43,769

Rock Hill, SC $43,765

Rockford, IL $43,742

Fargo, ND $43,719

Elyria, OH $43,719

Flagstaff, AZ $43,687

Fort Lauderdale, FL $43,660

Miami, FL $43,633

Duluth, MN $43,560

Bangor, ME $43,501

Cedar Rapids, IA $43,451

Louisville, KY $43,428

Grand Rapids, MI $43,419

Hialeah, FL $43,415

Casper, WY $43,351

Scranton, PA $43,297

New Orleans, LA $43,283

Virginia Beach, VA $43,279

Akron, OH $43,256

Peoria, IL $43,197

Sarasota, FL $43,188

Green Bay, WI $43,156

Baton Rouge, LA $43,133

Charleston, SC $43,124

Nashville, TN $43,111

Jamestown, NY $43,101

Davenport, IA $43,101

Tucson, AZ $43,079

Cheyenne, WY $43,065

Saint Petersburg, FL $43,052

Tampa, FL $43,042

Omaha, NE $43,033

Port Arthur, TX $43,015

Evansville, IN $43,015

Bradenton, FL $42,997

Santa Fe, NM $42,915

Orlando, FL $42,870

Clearwater, FL $42,820

Canton, OH $42,725

La Crosse, WI $42,725

Grand Forks, ND $42,711

Albuquerque, NM $42,697

Tulsa, OK $42,697

Newport News, VA $42,693

High Point, NC $42,679

Ogden, UT $42,661

Corpus Christi, TX $42,625

Laramie, WY $42,597

Norfolk, VA $42,597

Rock Island, IL $42,570

Saginaw, MI $42,561

Jacksonville, FL $42,557

Salisbury, NC $42,547

Memphis, TN $42,538

Moline, IL $42,516

Fort Myers, FL $42,502

Waterloo, IA $42,443

Spartanburg, SC $42,398

Lincoln, NE $42,375

Fort Wayne, IN $42,366

Birmingham, AL $42,316

Cedar Falls, IA $42,307

Provo, UT $42,302

Springfield, OH $42,298

San Antonio, TX $42,289

Greensboro, NC $42,270

South Bend, IN $42,266

Winston Salem, NC $42,261

Boise, ID $42,248

Savannah, GA $42,216

Muskegon, MI $42,134

Lima, OH $42,080

Lake Charles, LA $42,062

Anderson, IN $42,052

Lexington, KY $42,039

Augusta, GA $42,025

Greenville, SC $42,025

Wichita, KS $41,984

Tuscaloosa, AL $41,984

Columbia, SC $41,943

Bloomington, IN $41,830

Roanoke, VA $41,803

Asheville, NC $41,744

Knoxville, TN $41,666

Shreveport, LA $41,662

Wilmington, NC $41,603

Frankfort, KY $41,517

Oklahoma City, OK $41,485

Chillicothe, OH $41,467

Longview, TX $41,462

Topeka, KS $41,448

Mobile, AL $41,380

Terre Haute, IN $41,362

Erie, PA $41,358

Altoona, PA $41,335

Melbourne, FL $41,321

Amarillo, TX $41,303

Killeen, TX $41,289

Fayetteville, AR $41,253

Sioux Falls, SD $41,221

Chattanooga, TN $41,194

Idaho Falls, ID $41,190

Gainesville, FL $41,094

Portsmouth, OH $41,072

Little Rock, AR $41,062

Lynchburg, VA $41,062

Lafayette, LA $41,044

Youngstown, OH $41,044

Temple, TX $41,026

Daytona Beach, FL $41,017

Clarksville, TN $41,012

Pensacola, FL $41,008

Hopkinsville, KY $40,872

Charleston, WV $40,867

Florence, SC $40,844

Sioux City, IA $40,817

Macon, GA $40,686

Tallahassee, FL $40,681

Fayetteville, NC $40,672

Waco, TX $40,663

Wichita Falls, TX $40,663

Pine Bluff, AR $40,645

Vincennes, IN $40,558

Lubbock, TX $40,540

Great Falls, MT $40,513

Alamogordo, NM $40,508

Abilene, TX $40,472

Rapid City, SD $40,413

Monroe, LA $40,413

Albany, GA $40,386

Huntington, WV $40,381

Jackson, MS $40,377

Greenville, MS $40,372

Parkersburg, WV $40,327

Montgomery, AL $40,318

Johnstown, PA $40,309

Springfield, MO $40,272

Biloxi, MS $40,250

Sumter, SC $40,154

Columbus, GA $40,150

Twin Falls, ID $40,122

Pascagoula, MS $40,063

Kingsport, TN $39,945

Gulfport, MS $39,932

Alexandria, LA $39,782

Fort Smith, AR $39,668

El Paso, TX $39,546

Helena, MT $39,487

Las Cruces, NM $39,341

Harlingen, TX $39,214

Pocatello, ID $39,173

Florence, AL $39,160

Brownsville, TX $39,151

Dothan, AL $39,078

Mcallen, TX $39,055

Columbus, MS $38,719

Altus, OK $38,510

Lawton, OK $38,424

Pierre, SD $38,260

What Skills Can Increase a Filler Operator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Commitment (Mentioned in 3.8% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
Food Safety (Mentioned in 2.92% Job Postings): Applying procedures during food preparation, processing, storage, and distribution to ensure consumers are safe from foodborne illnesses.
5S (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Stands for sort, sustain, set in order, standardized and shine. 5 tips that are designed to achieve clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized workplace for a more systematized work flow.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Commitment	3.8%
Food Safety	2.92%
5S	1.47%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Filler Operator's salary.

Managing People: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Adaptability: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Managing People	$51,317	13%
Adaptability	$48,138	6%
Commitment	$47,684	5%
Leadership	$47,684	5%
Sustainability	$47,684	5%
Manufacturing Processes	$47,230	4%

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How Education impacts a Filler Operator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Filler Operators enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Filler Operator with a No Diploma is between $42,370 and $45,765).

Filler Operator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Filler Operator

No Diploma 50.0%

High School 50.0%

Associates 0.0%

Bachelors 0.0%

Masters 0.0%

Doctorate 0.0%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	50.0%
High School	50.0%
Associates	0.0%
Bachelors	0.0%
Masters	0.0%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Filler Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Filler Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$40,575

Average $45,413/year

$49,875

$3,381

Average $3,784/month

$4,156

$780

Average $873/week

$959

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,875	$4,156	$959	$24
Average	$45,413	$3,784	$873	$22
25th Percentile	$40,575	$3,381	$780	$20

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Salary Trends for Filler Operator

Salaries for a Filler Operator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $43,283 in 2023 to around $43,321 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Filler Operator salary trends, .

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2023

$43,283

2024

$43,439

2025

$43,321

2026

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2023	$43,283
2024	$43,439
2025	$43,321
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