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

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

Median annual salary $57,840 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.81
10th percentile $48,480
90th percentile $64,850
Employed locally 780
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,480
    25th
    $57,030
    50th (median)
    $57,840
    75th
    $59,070
    90th
    $64,850

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,950
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,070
    Machinists$49,810
    Food Batchmakers$45,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeastern Wisconsin is $27.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.40 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin is 17.1% 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 Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $48,480 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,030.