Salary guide, May 2025
Packaging Operator pay in Grand Forks, ND-MN
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The median annual wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Grand Forks, ND-MN was $65,890 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $60,050 and $74,420.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN median is $1,370 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 grand Forks, ND-MN?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47,700 | $60,050 | $65,890 | $74,420 | $77,760 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.93 | $28.87 | $31.68 | $35.78 | $37.38 |
BLS estimated 160 workers employed in this occupation in Grand Forks, ND-MN. Location quotient: 1.09.
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 $65,890. The all-occupations median in Grand Forks, ND-MN is $49,760. Ratio: 1.32 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.09 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 | $60,080 | $64,170 | $72,270 |
| May 2025 | $60,050 | $65,890 | $74,420 |
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, Grand Forks, ND-MN. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $62,760 | $59,530 to $75,240 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $63,030 | $57,770 to $71,260 |
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