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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Utah
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Utah?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$60,790
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.9% vs 2024
$58,230
Mean Salary
$60,790
Median Salary
$29.23
Hourly Rate
1,350 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Utah
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Utah
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Utah earn a median salary of $60,790 per year ($5,065/month).
This is 18.2% above the national average of $51,434.
Utah ranks #3 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 1,350 people work in this occupation across Utah.
Salaries increased by 2.9% 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 Utah
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Utah range from $45,880 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $73,270 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,550 and $61,880.
Median $60,790
P10: $45,880P25: $49,550P75: $61,880P90: $73,270
10th
$45,880
25th
$49,550
Median
$60,790
75th
$61,880
90th
$73,270
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,880
$22.06
$3,823
25th Percentile
$49,550
$23.82
$4,129
Median (50th)
$60,790
$29.23
$5,065
75th Percentile
$61,880
$29.75
$5,156
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$73,270
$35.23
$6,105
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,230 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#3
Utah ranks #3 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 Utah?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Utah is $60,790 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,230.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Utah?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Utah range from $45,880 at the 10th percentile to $73,270 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,550 and $61,880.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Utah?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Utah typically start around $45,880 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,550 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Utah?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,350 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Utah.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Utah?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Utah is approximately $29.23 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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