Salary guide, May 2025
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) pay in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA was $38,830 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $36,930 and $45,470.
The Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA median is $1,280 below the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) 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 harrisburg-Carlisle, PA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36,910 | $36,930 | $38,830 | $45,470 | $50,160 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17.75 | $17.76 | $18.67 | $21.86 | $24.11 |
BLS estimated 340 workers employed in this occupation in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA. Location quotient: 0.62.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) median is $38,830. The all-occupations median in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA is $49,610. Ratio: 0.78 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.62 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 | $36,660 | $38,050 | $43,650 |
| May 2025 | $36,930 | $38,830 | $45,470 |
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 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA. 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 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, PA | $39,130 | $37,060 to $61,040 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $38,330 | $38,330 to $50,070 |
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