Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,450 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.41
10th percentile $37,280
90th percentile $54,820
Employed locally 190
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,280
    25th
    $37,360
    50th (median)
    $42,450
    75th
    $42,450
    90th
    $54,820

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,150
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,760
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $61,370
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $36,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $20.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 14.1% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,280 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,360.