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

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

Median annual salary $61,570 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.60
10th percentile $47,390
90th percentile $62,010
Employed locally 280
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,390
    25th
    $50,490
    50th (median)
    $61,570
    75th
    $61,570
    90th
    $62,010

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$41,720
    Production Workers, All Other$39,080
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$45,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeast Maine is $29.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.10 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine 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 Maine is 24.7% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $47,390 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,490.