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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Rhode Island
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Rhode Island?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,710
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.2% vs 2024
$45,800
Mean Salary
$48,710
Median Salary
$23.42
Hourly Rate
240 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Rhode Island
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Rhode Island
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Rhode Island earn a median salary of $48,710 per year ($4,059/month).
This is 5.3% below the national average of $51,434.
Rhode Island ranks #27 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 240 people work in this occupation across Rhode Island.
Salaries increased by 3.2% 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 Rhode Island
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Rhode Island range from $35,590 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $51,890 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,710 and $49,260.
Median $48,710
P10: $35,590P25: $37,710P75: $49,260P90: $51,890
10th
$35,590
25th
$37,710
Median
$48,710
75th
$49,260
90th
$51,890
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,590
$17.11
$2,965
25th Percentile
$37,710
$18.13
$3,142
Median (50th)
$48,710
$23.42
$4,059
75th Percentile
$49,260
$23.68
$4,105
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$51,890
$24.95
$4,324
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,800 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#27
Rhode Island ranks #27 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 Rhode Island?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Rhode Island is $48,710 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,800.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Rhode Island?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Rhode Island range from $35,590 at the 10th percentile to $51,890 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,710 and $49,260.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Rhode Island?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Rhode Island typically start around $35,590 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,710 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Rhode Island?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 240 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Rhode Island.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Rhode Island?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Rhode Island is approximately $23.42 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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