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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Virginia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Virginia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,900
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.6% vs 2024
$52,620
Mean Salary
$49,900
Median Salary
$23.99
Hourly Rate
2,370 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Virginia
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Virginia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Virginia earn a median salary of $49,900 per year ($4,158/month).
This is 3.0% below the national average of $51,434.
Virginia ranks #20 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 2,370 people work in this occupation across Virginia.
Salaries increased by 1.6% 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 Virginia
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Virginia range from $36,950 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $78,210 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,860 and $60,440.
Median $49,900
P10: $36,950P25: $39,860P75: $60,440P90: $78,210
10th
$36,950
25th
$39,860
Median
$49,900
75th
$60,440
90th
$78,210
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,950
$17.76
$3,079
25th Percentile
$39,860
$19.16
$3,321
Median (50th)
$49,900
$23.99
$4,158
75th Percentile
$60,440
$29.06
$5,036
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$78,210
$37.60
$6,517
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,620 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#20
Virginia ranks #20 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 Virginia?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Virginia is $49,900 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,620.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Virginia?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Virginia range from $36,950 at the 10th percentile to $78,210 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,860 and $60,440.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Virginia?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Virginia typically start around $36,950 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,860 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Virginia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,370 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Virginia.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Virginia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Virginia is approximately $23.99 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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