Salary guide, May 2025
Packaging Operator pay in Athens-Clarke County, GA
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The median annual wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Athens-Clarke County, GA was $52,190 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $52,190 and $72,850.
The Athens-Clarke County, GA median is $12,330 below the national median of $64,520, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Packaging Operator is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about athens-Clarke County, GA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,340 | $52,190 | $52,190 | $72,850 | $77,960 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.28 | $25.09 | $25.09 | $35.03 | $37.48 |
BLS estimated 180 workers employed in this occupation in Athens-Clarke County, GA. Location quotient: 0.68.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,120 | $55,010 | $64,520 | $78,780 | $95,170 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.17 | $26.45 | $31.02 | $37.88 | $45.76 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Packaging Operator median is $52,190. The all-occupations median in Athens-Clarke County, GA is $41,220. Ratio: 1.27 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.68 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $48,910 | $50,940 | $57,140 |
| May 2025 | $52,190 | $52,190 | $72,850 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Athens-Clarke County, GA. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, GA | $64,150 | $49,670 to $74,380 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $62,570 | $51,850 to $73,950 |
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