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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,830
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.3% vs 2024
$48,900
Mean Salary
$47,830
Median Salary
$23.00
Hourly Rate
3,740 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Texas
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Texas earn a median salary of $47,830 per year ($3,985/month).
This is 7.0% below the national average of $51,434.
Texas ranks #33 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 3,740 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 7.3% 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 Texas
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Texas range from $36,490 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $66,200 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,260 and $54,420.
Median $47,830
P10: $36,490P25: $39,260P75: $54,420P90: $66,200
10th
$36,490
25th
$39,260
Median
$47,830
75th
$54,420
90th
$66,200
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,490
$17.54
$3,040
25th Percentile
$39,260
$18.88
$3,271
Median (50th)
$47,830
$23.00
$3,985
75th Percentile
$54,420
$26.16
$4,535
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$66,200
$31.83
$5,516
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,900 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#33
Texas ranks #33 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 Texas?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Texas is $47,830 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,900.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Texas?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Texas range from $36,490 at the 10th percentile to $66,200 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,260 and $54,420.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Texas?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Texas typically start around $36,490 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,260 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,740 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Texas is approximately $23.00 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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