Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in North Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,080 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.64
10th percentile $37,980
90th percentile $78,890
Employed locally 430
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,980
    25th
    $39,210
    50th (median)
    $47,080
    75th
    $68,620
    90th
    $78,890

    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 North Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,440
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in North Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in North Region of Texas is $22.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.13 or more per hour.

    Is North Region of Texas above or below average for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries?

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in North Region of Texas is 4.7% 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 North Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,980 per year in North Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,210.