Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Kentucky
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Kentucky earn a median salary of $55,258 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +11.9% vs the national median of $49,390. An estimated 1,840 paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $51,020 to $60,420 depending on location.
$55,258
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$60,420
Highest paying metro
$51,020
Lowest paying metro
1,840
Employed in Kentucky
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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kentucky | $60,420 | $49,460 | $75,660 | 460 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $57,620 | $49,730 | $59,560 | 220 |
| Central Kentucky | $53,650 | $51,640 | $58,940 | 590 |
| South Central Kentucky | $53,580 | $53,580 | $57,430 | — |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $51,020 | $48,810 | $56,170 | 570 |