Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $52,660 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.32
10th percentile $36,170
90th percentile $86,260
Employed locally 200
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,170
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $52,660
    75th
    $67,650
    90th
    $86,260

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 84% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 16% 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
    Albany, OR $63,800
    Salem, OR $60,740
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $59,920
    Glens Falls, NY $59,890
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $58,520
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $53,650

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,440
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,450
    Helpers--Production Workers$34,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Montgomery, AL is $25.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Montgomery, AL is 6.6% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,170 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.