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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Florida
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Florida?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,910
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.5% vs 2024
$51,980
Mean Salary
$48,910
Median Salary
$23.51
Hourly Rate
1,360 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Florida
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Florida
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Florida earn a median salary of $48,910 per year ($4,075/month).
This is 4.9% below the national average of $51,434.
Florida ranks #23 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 1,360 people work in this occupation across Florida.
Salaries increased by 4.5% 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 Florida
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Florida range from $37,390 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $74,990 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,220 and $61,210.
Median $48,910
P10: $37,390P25: $42,220P75: $61,210P90: $74,990
10th
$37,390
25th
$42,220
Median
$48,910
75th
$61,210
90th
$74,990
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,390
$17.98
$3,115
25th Percentile
$42,220
$20.30
$3,518
Median (50th)
$48,910
$23.51
$4,075
75th Percentile
$61,210
$29.43
$5,100
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$74,990
$36.05
$6,249
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,980 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#23
Florida ranks #23 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 Florida?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Florida is $48,910 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,980.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Florida?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Florida range from $37,390 at the 10th percentile to $74,990 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,220 and $61,210.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Florida?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Florida typically start around $37,390 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,220 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Florida?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,360 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Florida.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Florida?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Florida is approximately $23.51 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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