Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $49,220 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $37,890
90th percentile $61,350
Employed locally 90
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,890
    25th
    $46,840
    50th (median)
    $49,220
    75th
    $60,430
    90th
    $61,350

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 57% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 43% 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
    Green Bay, WI $59,740
    Wausau, WI $59,600
    Appleton, WI $58,870
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $58,050
    Kenosha, WI $57,910
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,840

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,380
    Food Batchmakers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,700
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Madison, WI is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Madison, WI is 0.3% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,890 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,840.