Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,690 +26.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.14
10th percentile $37,000
90th percentile $77,650
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,000
    25th
    $47,970
    50th (median)
    $62,690
    75th
    $62,690
    90th
    $77,650

    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 Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,040
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$37,130
    Production Workers, All Other$36,720
    Machinists$50,320
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeast Louisiana is $30.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Northeast Louisiana is 26.9% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,000 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,970.