Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,920 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.81
10th percentile $50,560
90th percentile $68,360
Employed locally 320
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,560
    25th
    $50,940
    50th (median)
    $59,920
    75th
    $60,200
    90th
    $68,360

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,380
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,980
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Capital/Northern New York is $28.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.89 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries?

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Capital/Northern New York is 21.3% above 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $50,560 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,940.