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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Mississippi
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Mississippi?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,380
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.9% vs 2024
$51,890
Mean Salary
$47,380
Median Salary
$22.78
Hourly Rate
960 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Mississippi
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Mississippi
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Mississippi earn a median salary of $47,380 per year ($3,948/month).
This is 7.9% below the national average of $51,434.
Mississippi ranks #38 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 960 people work in this occupation across Mississippi.
Salaries increased by 1.9% 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 Mississippi
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Mississippi range from $33,800 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $80,770 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,130 and $58,640.
Median $47,380
P10: $33,800P25: $41,130P75: $58,640P90: $80,770
10th
$33,800
25th
$41,130
Median
$47,380
75th
$58,640
90th
$80,770
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,800
$16.25
$2,816
25th Percentile
$41,130
$19.77
$3,427
Median (50th)
$47,380
$22.78
$3,948
75th Percentile
$58,640
$28.19
$4,886
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$80,770
$38.83
$6,730
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,890 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#38
Mississippi ranks #38 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 Mississippi?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Mississippi is $47,380 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,890.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Mississippi?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Mississippi range from $33,800 at the 10th percentile to $80,770 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,130 and $58,640.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Mississippi?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Mississippi typically start around $33,800 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,130 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Mississippi?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 960 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Mississippi.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Mississippi?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Mississippi is approximately $22.78 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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