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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,160
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.2% vs 2024
$47,450
Mean Salary
$49,160
Median Salary
$23.63
Hourly Rate
1,190 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona earn a median salary of $49,160 per year ($4,096/month).
This is 4.4% below the national average of $51,434.
Arizona ranks #21 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 1,190 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 3.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend paper goods machines that perform a variety of functions, such as converting, sawing, corrugating, banding, wrapping, boxing, stitching, forming, or sealing paper or paperboard sheets into products.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Operation and Control
3.25
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.69
Mechanical
3.61
Mathematics
3.52
Customer and Personal Service
3.23
English Language
3.23
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(69.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona range from $37,300 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,270 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,850 and $50,880.
Median $49,160
P10: $37,300P25: $40,850P75: $50,880P90: $58,270
10th
$37,300
25th
$40,850
Median
$49,160
75th
$50,880
90th
$58,270
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,300
$17.93
$3,108
25th Percentile
$40,850
$19.64
$3,404
Median (50th)
$49,160
$23.63
$4,096
75th Percentile
$50,880
$24.46
$4,240
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,270
$28.01
$4,855
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,450 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#21
Arizona ranks #21 of 43 states
$51,434
National avg. for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona is $49,160 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,450.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona range from $37,300 at the 10th percentile to $58,270 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,850 and $50,880.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Arizona typically start around $37,300 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,850 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,190 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona is approximately $23.63 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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