Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,340 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.28
10th percentile $33,710
90th percentile $75,720
Employed locally 260
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,710
    25th
    $38,520
    50th (median)
    $46,340
    75th
    $59,530
    90th
    $75,720

    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

    Related occupations in Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,660
    Production Workers, All Other $38,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,300
    Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,600
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Middle Georgia is $22.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Middle Georgia is 6.2% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,710 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,520.