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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $50,860 +3% vs national
Median hourly $24.45
10th percentile $38,120
90th percentile $63,420
Employed locally 750
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,120
    25th
    $46,320
    50th (median)
    $50,860
    75th
    $60,320
    90th
    $63,420

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 67% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 33% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,260
    Machinists$53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Milwaukee, WI is $24.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Milwaukee, WI is 3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,120 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,320.