Salary guide, May 2025
Packaging Operator pay in Raleigh-Cary, NC
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The median annual wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Raleigh-Cary, NC was $62,080 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $50,830 and $75,220.
The Raleigh-Cary, NC median is $2,440 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 raleigh-Cary, NC?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,430 | $50,830 | $62,080 | $75,220 | $82,680 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.32 | $24.44 | $29.85 | $36.17 | $39.75 |
BLS estimated 1,360 workers employed in this occupation in Raleigh-Cary, NC. Location quotient: 0.65.
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 $62,080. The all-occupations median in Raleigh-Cary, NC is $51,990. Ratio: 1.19 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.65 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 | $49,540 | $60,420 | $68,210 |
| May 2025 | $50,830 | $62,080 | $75,220 |
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, Raleigh-Cary, NC. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro, NC | $60,200 | $46,020 to $62,400 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $61,910 | $59,760 to $75,090 |