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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,730
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.6% vs 2024
$51,600
Mean Salary
$48,730
Median Salary
$23.43
Hourly Rate
5,570 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California earn a median salary of $48,730 per year ($4,060/month).
This is 5.3% below the national average of $51,434.
California ranks #26 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 5,570 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 2.6% 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 California
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California range from $37,450 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $65,210 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,910 and $59,390.
Median $48,730
P10: $37,450P25: $40,910P75: $59,390P90: $65,210
10th
$37,450
25th
$40,910
Median
$48,730
75th
$59,390
90th
$65,210
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,450
$18.00
$3,120
25th Percentile
$40,910
$19.67
$3,409
Median (50th)
$48,730
$23.43
$4,060
75th Percentile
$59,390
$28.55
$4,949
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$65,210
$31.35
$5,434
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,600 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#26
California ranks #26 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 California?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California is $48,730 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,600.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California range from $37,450 at the 10th percentile to $65,210 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,910 and $59,390.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in California typically start around $37,450 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,910 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,570 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California is approximately $23.43 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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