Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,810 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.46
10th percentile $37,450
90th percentile $63,060
Employed locally 60
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,450
    25th
    $46,000
    50th (median)
    $48,810
    75th
    $61,090
    90th
    $63,060

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,920
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,940
    Machinists$57,210
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,120
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Connecticut is $23.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Connecticut is 1.2% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,450 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,000.