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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Nevada
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Nevada?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,780
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.1% vs 2024
$49,080
Mean Salary
$47,780
Median Salary
$22.97
Hourly Rate
380 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nevada
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Nevada
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nevada earn a median salary of $47,780 per year ($3,981/month).
This is 7.1% below the national average of $51,434.
Nevada ranks #34 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 380 people work in this occupation across Nevada.
Salaries decreased by 1.1% 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 Nevada
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nevada range from $39,690 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,350 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,340 and $49,920.
Median $47,780
P10: $39,690P25: $44,340P75: $49,920P90: $63,350
10th
$39,690
25th
$44,340
Median
$47,780
75th
$49,920
90th
$63,350
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,690
$19.08
$3,307
25th Percentile
$44,340
$21.32
$3,695
Median (50th)
$47,780
$22.97
$3,981
75th Percentile
$49,920
$24.00
$4,160
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,350
$30.46
$5,279
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,080 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#34
Nevada ranks #34 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 Nevada?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nevada is $47,780 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,080.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nevada?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nevada range from $39,690 at the 10th percentile to $63,350 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,340 and $49,920.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nevada?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Nevada typically start around $39,690 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,340 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nevada?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 380 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nevada.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nevada?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nevada is approximately $22.97 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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