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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,940
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.8% vs 2024
$51,690
Mean Salary
$48,940
Median Salary
$23.53
Hourly Rate
240 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado earn a median salary of $48,940 per year ($4,078/month).
This is 4.8% below the national average of $51,434.
Colorado ranks #22 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 240 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries decreased by 2.8% 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 Colorado
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado range from $39,090 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $66,860 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,580 and $58,000.
Median $48,940
P10: $39,090P25: $47,580P75: $58,000P90: $66,860
10th
$39,090
25th
$47,580
Median
$48,940
75th
$58,000
90th
$66,860
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,090
$18.79
$3,257
25th Percentile
$47,580
$22.88
$3,965
Median (50th)
$48,940
$23.53
$4,078
75th Percentile
$58,000
$27.88
$4,833
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$66,860
$32.14
$5,571
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,690 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#22
Colorado ranks #22 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 Colorado?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado is $48,940 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,690.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado range from $39,090 at the 10th percentile to $66,860 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,580 and $58,000.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Colorado typically start around $39,090 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,580 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 240 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado is approximately $23.53 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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