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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $49,080 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.60
10th percentile $45,140
90th percentile $57,730
Employed locally 920
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,140
    25th
    $46,710
    50th (median)
    $49,080
    75th
    $55,290
    90th
    $57,730

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 64% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 36% 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 Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,970
    Machinists $47,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,830
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $59,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Indianapolis, IN is $23.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Indianapolis, IN is 0.6% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $45,140 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,710.