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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Nebraska
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Nebraska?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,980
Median Annual Salary
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+2.3% vs 2024
$47,010
Mean Salary
$47,980
Median Salary
$23.07
Hourly Rate
300 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nebraska
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Nebraska
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nebraska earn a median salary of $47,980 per year ($3,998/month).
This is 6.7% below the national average of $51,434.
Nebraska ranks #31 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 300 people work in this occupation across Nebraska.
Salaries increased by 2.3% 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 Nebraska
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nebraska range from $37,070 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $55,600 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,830 and $49,470.
Median $47,980
P10: $37,070P25: $41,830P75: $49,470P90: $55,600
10th
$37,070
25th
$41,830
Median
$47,980
75th
$49,470
90th
$55,600
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,070
$17.82
$3,089
25th Percentile
$41,830
$20.11
$3,485
Median (50th)
$47,980
$23.07
$3,998
75th Percentile
$49,470
$23.78
$4,122
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$55,600
$26.73
$4,633
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,010 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#31
Nebraska ranks #31 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 Nebraska?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nebraska is $47,980 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,010.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nebraska?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nebraska range from $37,070 at the 10th percentile to $55,600 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,830 and $49,470.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nebraska?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Nebraska typically start around $37,070 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,830 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nebraska?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 300 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nebraska.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nebraska?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nebraska is approximately $23.07 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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