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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,840
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.6% vs 2024
$52,120
Mean Salary
$48,840
Median Salary
$23.48
Hourly Rate
1,920 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $48,840 per year ($4,070/month).
This is 5.0% below the national average of $51,434.
Massachusetts ranks #24 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 1,920 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 0.6% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts range from $38,600 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $65,220 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,170 and $59,760.
Median $48,840
P10: $38,600P25: $43,170P75: $59,760P90: $65,220
10th
$38,600
25th
$43,170
Median
$48,840
75th
$59,760
90th
$65,220
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,600
$18.56
$3,216
25th Percentile
$43,170
$20.75
$3,597
Median (50th)
$48,840
$23.48
$4,070
75th Percentile
$59,760
$28.73
$4,980
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$65,220
$31.36
$5,435
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,120 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#24
Massachusetts ranks #24 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 Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts is $48,840 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,120.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts range from $38,600 at the 10th percentile to $65,220 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,170 and $59,760.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Massachusetts typically start around $38,600 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,170 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,920 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts is approximately $23.48 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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