Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $43,420 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.88
10th percentile $36,550
90th percentile $55,990
Employed locally 90
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,550
    25th
    $41,920
    50th (median)
    $43,420
    75th
    $49,580
    90th
    $55,990

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 66% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 34% 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
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,750
    Terre Haute, IN $65,110
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $61,680
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $61,570
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $58,050
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,840

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,110
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$42,330
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Elkhart, IN is $20.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Elkhart, IN is 12.1% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,550 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,920.