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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Oregon
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Oregon?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,810
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.4% vs 2024
$58,860
Mean Salary
$56,810
Median Salary
$27.31
Hourly Rate
680 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oregon
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Oregon
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oregon earn a median salary of $56,810 per year ($4,734/month).
This is 10.5% above the national average of $51,434.
Oregon ranks #10 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 680 people work in this occupation across Oregon.
Salaries decreased by 0.4% 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 Oregon
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oregon range from $46,300 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $83,640 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,990 and $63,800.
Median $56,810
P10: $46,300P25: $47,990P75: $63,800P90: $83,640
10th
$46,300
25th
$47,990
Median
$56,810
75th
$63,800
90th
$83,640
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,300
$22.26
$3,858
25th Percentile
$47,990
$23.07
$3,999
Median (50th)
$56,810
$27.31
$4,734
75th Percentile
$63,800
$30.67
$5,316
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$83,640
$40.21
$6,970
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,860 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#10
Oregon ranks #10 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 Oregon?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oregon is $56,810 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,860.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oregon?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oregon range from $46,300 at the 10th percentile to $83,640 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,990 and $63,800.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oregon?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Oregon typically start around $46,300 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,990 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oregon?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 680 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oregon.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oregon?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oregon is approximately $27.31 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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