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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in New Jersey
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in New Jersey?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,950
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.5% vs 2024
$47,890
Mean Salary
$45,950
Median Salary
$22.09
Hourly Rate
3,210 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New Jersey
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in New Jersey
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New Jersey earn a median salary of $45,950 per year ($3,829/month).
This is 10.7% below the national average of $51,434.
New Jersey ranks #42 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 3,210 people work in this occupation across New Jersey.
Salaries decreased by 0.5% 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 New Jersey
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New Jersey range from $35,330 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,920 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,450 and $59,110.
Median $45,950
P10: $35,330P25: $37,450P75: $59,110P90: $62,920
10th
$35,330
25th
$37,450
Median
$45,950
75th
$59,110
90th
$62,920
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,330
$16.99
$2,944
25th Percentile
$37,450
$18.00
$3,120
Median (50th)
$45,950
$22.09
$3,829
75th Percentile
$59,110
$28.42
$4,925
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,920
$30.25
$5,243
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,890 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#42
New Jersey ranks #42 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 New Jersey?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New Jersey is $45,950 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,890.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New Jersey?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New Jersey range from $35,330 at the 10th percentile to $62,920 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,450 and $59,110.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New Jersey?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in New Jersey typically start around $35,330 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,450 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New Jersey?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,210 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New Jersey.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New Jersey?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New Jersey is approximately $22.09 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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