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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Idaho
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Idaho?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$57,950
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.9% vs 2024
$60,810
Mean Salary
$57,950
Median Salary
$27.86
Hourly Rate
480 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Idaho
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Idaho
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Idaho earn a median salary of $57,950 per year ($4,829/month).
This is 12.7% above the national average of $51,434.
Idaho ranks #9 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 480 people work in this occupation across Idaho.
Salaries increased by 2.9% 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 Idaho
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Idaho range from $50,930 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $89,760 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,300 and $58,180.
Median $57,950
P10: $50,930P25: $51,300P75: $58,180P90: $89,760
10th
$50,930
25th
$51,300
Median
$57,950
75th
$58,180
90th
$89,760
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$50,930
$24.49
$4,244
25th Percentile
$51,300
$24.66
$4,275
Median (50th)
$57,950
$27.86
$4,829
75th Percentile
$58,180
$27.97
$4,848
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$89,760
$43.15
$7,480
Note: The mean (average) salary of $60,810 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#9
Idaho ranks #9 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 Idaho?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Idaho is $57,950 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $60,810.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Idaho?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Idaho range from $50,930 at the 10th percentile to $89,760 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,300 and $58,180.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Idaho?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Idaho typically start around $50,930 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,300 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Idaho?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 480 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Idaho.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Idaho?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Idaho is approximately $27.86 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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