Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Northeastern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $61,680 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.66
10th percentile $39,660
90th percentile $79,320
Employed locally 260
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,660
    25th
    $53,330
    50th (median)
    $61,680
    75th
    $79,320
    90th
    $79,320

    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 South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,760
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,170
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,490
    Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeastern South Carolina is $29.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.13 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern South Carolina 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 South Carolina is 24.9% 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 Northeastern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,660 per year in Northeastern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,330.