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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Connecticut
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Connecticut?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,530
Median Annual Salary
▼
-5.8% vs 2024
$53,910
Mean Salary
$48,530
Median Salary
$23.33
Hourly Rate
650 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Connecticut
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Connecticut
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Connecticut earn a median salary of $48,530 per year ($4,044/month).
This is 5.6% below the national average of $51,434.
Connecticut ranks #29 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 650 people work in this occupation across Connecticut.
Salaries decreased by 5.8% 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 Connecticut
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Connecticut range from $38,500 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $72,900 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,150 and $64,710.
Median $48,530
P10: $38,500P25: $43,150P75: $64,710P90: $72,900
10th
$38,500
25th
$43,150
Median
$48,530
75th
$64,710
90th
$72,900
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,500
$18.51
$3,208
25th Percentile
$43,150
$20.75
$3,595
Median (50th)
$48,530
$23.33
$4,044
75th Percentile
$64,710
$31.11
$5,392
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$72,900
$35.05
$6,075
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,910 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#29
Connecticut ranks #29 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 Connecticut?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Connecticut is $48,530 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,910.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Connecticut?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Connecticut range from $38,500 at the 10th percentile to $72,900 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,150 and $64,710.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Connecticut?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Connecticut typically start around $38,500 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,150 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Connecticut?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 650 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Connecticut.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Connecticut?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Connecticut is approximately $23.33 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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