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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Louisiana
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Louisiana?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,230
Median Annual Salary
▼
-7.1% vs 2024
$61,080
Mean Salary
$58,230
Median Salary
$28.00
Hourly Rate
1,150 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Louisiana
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana earn a median salary of $58,230 per year ($4,852/month).
This is 13.2% above the national average of $51,434.
Louisiana ranks #5 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 1,150 people work in this occupation across Louisiana.
Salaries decreased by 7.1% 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 Louisiana
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana range from $44,480 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,730 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,530 and $75,820.
Median $58,230
P10: $44,480P25: $49,530P75: $75,820P90: $79,730
10th
$44,480
25th
$49,530
Median
$58,230
75th
$75,820
90th
$79,730
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$44,480
$21.38
$3,706
25th Percentile
$49,530
$23.81
$4,127
Median (50th)
$58,230
$28.00
$4,852
75th Percentile
$75,820
$36.45
$6,318
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,730
$38.33
$6,644
Note: The mean (average) salary of $61,080 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#5
Louisiana ranks #5 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 Louisiana?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana is $58,230 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $61,080.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana range from $44,480 at the 10th percentile to $79,730 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,530 and $75,820.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Louisiana typically start around $44,480 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,530 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,150 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana is approximately $28.00 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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