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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,450
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.6% vs 2024
$50,350
Mean Salary
$47,450
Median Salary
$22.81
Hourly Rate
4,640 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio earn a median salary of $47,450 per year ($3,954/month).
This is 7.7% below the national average of $51,434.
Ohio ranks #37 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 4,640 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries decreased by 2.6% 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 Ohio
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio range from $38,570 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,680 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,310 and $57,190.
Median $47,450
P10: $38,570P25: $44,310P75: $57,190P90: $60,680
10th
$38,570
25th
$44,310
Median
$47,450
75th
$57,190
90th
$60,680
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,570
$18.54
$3,214
25th Percentile
$44,310
$21.30
$3,692
Median (50th)
$47,450
$22.81
$3,954
75th Percentile
$57,190
$27.50
$4,765
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$60,680
$29.17
$5,056
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,350 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#37
Ohio ranks #37 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 Ohio?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio is $47,450 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,350.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio range from $38,570 at the 10th percentile to $60,680 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,310 and $57,190.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Ohio typically start around $38,570 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,310 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,640 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio is approximately $22.81 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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