Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $46,400 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.31
10th percentile $39,230
90th percentile $57,090
Employed locally 220
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,230
    25th
    $40,520
    50th (median)
    $46,400
    75th
    $50,160
    90th
    $57,090

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 65% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cedar Rapids, IA $80,910
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $75,790
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,750
    Longview-Kelso, WA $66,600
    Pittsfield, MA $65,190
    Terre Haute, IN $65,110

    Nearby metros — Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,280
    Columbus, OH $59,180
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $52,560
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $50,930
    Ohio $48,730
    Cleveland, OH $48,720

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,260
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Akron, OH is $22.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.90 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries?

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Akron, OH is 6.1% below the national median of $49,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Akron?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,230 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,520.