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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$52,800
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.8% vs 2024
$52,840
Mean Salary
$52,800
Median Salary
$25.38
Hourly Rate
3,280 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New York
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New York earn a median salary of $52,800 per year ($4,400/month).
This is 2.7% above the national average of $51,434.
New York ranks #13 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 3,280 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 1.8% 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 York
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New York range from $35,830 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $68,510 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,980 and $61,170.
Median $52,800
P10: $35,830P25: $44,980P75: $61,170P90: $68,510
10th
$35,830
25th
$44,980
Median
$52,800
75th
$61,170
90th
$68,510
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,830
$17.23
$2,985
25th Percentile
$44,980
$21.62
$3,748
Median (50th)
$52,800
$25.38
$4,400
75th Percentile
$61,170
$29.41
$5,097
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$68,510
$32.94
$5,709
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,840 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#13
New York ranks #13 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 York?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New York is $52,800 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,840.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New York?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New York range from $35,830 at the 10th percentile to $68,510 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,980 and $61,170.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New York?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in New York typically start around $35,830 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,980 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,280 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New York is approximately $25.38 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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