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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Georgia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Georgia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$50,160
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.8% vs 2024
$52,110
Mean Salary
$50,160
Median Salary
$24.12
Hourly Rate
5,650 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Georgia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia earn a median salary of $50,160 per year ($4,180/month).
This is 2.5% below the national average of $51,434.
Georgia ranks #18 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 5,650 people work in this occupation across Georgia.
Salaries increased by 3.8% 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 Georgia
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia range from $35,140 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $75,900 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,870 and $60,010.
Median $50,160
P10: $35,140P25: $44,870P75: $60,010P90: $75,900
10th
$35,140
25th
$44,870
Median
$50,160
75th
$60,010
90th
$75,900
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,140
$16.89
$2,928
25th Percentile
$44,870
$21.57
$3,739
Median (50th)
$50,160
$24.12
$4,180
75th Percentile
$60,010
$28.85
$5,000
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$75,900
$36.49
$6,325
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,110 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#18
Georgia ranks #18 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 Georgia?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia is $50,160 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,110.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia range from $35,140 at the 10th percentile to $75,900 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,870 and $60,010.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Georgia typically start around $35,140 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,870 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,650 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia is approximately $24.12 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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