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

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

Median annual salary $48,720 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.42
10th percentile $40,340
90th percentile $58,830
Employed locally 510
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,340
    25th
    $47,020
    50th (median)
    $48,720
    75th
    $55,910
    90th
    $58,830

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 71% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 29% 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
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $48,000

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Cleveland, OH is $23.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Cleveland, OH is 1.4% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $40,340 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,020.