Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $58,010 +17.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.89
10th percentile $44,290
90th percentile $77,550
Employed locally 270
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,290
    25th
    $48,410
    50th (median)
    $58,010
    75th
    $71,220
    90th
    $77,550

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 75% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 25% 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
    Florence, SC $50,830
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $49,540
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $49,220
    Florida $46,800
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $45,500
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $45,450

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,820
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,140
    Production Workers, All Other$36,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Jacksonville, FL is $27.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Jacksonville, FL is 17.5% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $44,290 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,410.