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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$51,780
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.0% vs 2024
$53,220
Mean Salary
$51,780
Median Salary
$24.89
Hourly Rate
7,410 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $51,780 per year ($4,315/month).
This is 0.7% above the national average of $51,434.
Pennsylvania ranks #15 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 7,410 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries increased by 2.0% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania range from $37,910 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $70,000 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,390 and $61,200.
Median $51,780
P10: $37,910P25: $45,390P75: $61,200P90: $70,000
10th
$37,910
25th
$45,390
Median
$51,780
75th
$61,200
90th
$70,000
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,910
$18.23
$3,159
25th Percentile
$45,390
$21.82
$3,782
Median (50th)
$51,780
$24.89
$4,315
75th Percentile
$61,200
$29.42
$5,100
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$70,000
$33.65
$5,833
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,220 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#15
Pennsylvania ranks #15 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 Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania is $51,780 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,220.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania range from $37,910 at the 10th percentile to $70,000 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,390 and $61,200.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $37,910 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,390 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 7,410 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania is approximately $24.89 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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