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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $45,450 -8% vs national
Median hourly $21.85
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $59,180
Employed locally 280
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $40,930
    50th (median)
    $45,450
    75th
    $52,260
    90th
    $59,180

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 62% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 38% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $58,010
    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

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,110
    Bakers $36,470
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Miami, FL is $21.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Miami, FL is 8% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,930.