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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Wisconsin
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Wisconsin?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,050
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.5% vs 2024
$56,430
Mean Salary
$58,050
Median Salary
$27.91
Hourly Rate
8,510 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Wisconsin
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $58,050 per year ($4,837/month).
This is 12.9% above the national average of $51,434.
Wisconsin ranks #7 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 8,510 people work in this occupation across Wisconsin.
Salaries increased by 0.5% 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 Wisconsin
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin range from $45,740 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $70,240 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,840 and $62,260.
Median $58,050
P10: $45,740P25: $47,840P75: $62,260P90: $70,240
10th
$45,740
25th
$47,840
Median
$58,050
75th
$62,260
90th
$70,240
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,740
$21.99
$3,811
25th Percentile
$47,840
$23.00
$3,986
Median (50th)
$58,050
$27.91
$4,837
75th Percentile
$62,260
$29.93
$5,188
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$70,240
$33.77
$5,853
Note: The mean (average) salary of $56,430 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
Wisconsin ranks #7 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 Wisconsin?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin is $58,050 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $56,430.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin range from $45,740 at the 10th percentile to $70,240 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,840 and $62,260.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Wisconsin typically start around $45,740 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,840 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 8,510 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin is approximately $27.91 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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