Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $51,490 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.76
10th percentile $40,930
90th percentile $77,750
Employed locally 270
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,930
    25th
    $45,250
    50th (median)
    $51,490
    75th
    $63,260
    90th
    $77,750

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 55% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 45% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $75,790
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $58,520
    Connecticut $51,530
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $48,810
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $46,420

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $83,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,650
    Machinists $62,950
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $55,470
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Hartford, CT is $24.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Hartford, CT is 4.3% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $40,930 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,250.