Salary guide, May 2025
Packaging Operator pay in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
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The median annual wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN was $70,640 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $60,890 and $78,490.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN median is $6,120 above 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 cincinnati, OH-KY-IN?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $49,740 | $60,890 | $70,640 | $78,490 | $93,450 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23.91 | $29.27 | $33.96 | $37.74 | $44.93 |
BLS estimated 5,150 workers employed in this occupation in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. Location quotient: 1.66.
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 $70,640. The all-occupations median in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $50,170. Ratio: 1.41 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.66 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 | $59,140 | $66,210 | $77,440 |
| May 2025 | $60,890 | $70,640 | $78,490 |
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, Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $62,620 | $57,410 to $74,980 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $61,320 | $50,560 to $73,490 |
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