Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $49,220 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $37,270
90th percentile $61,980
Employed locally 140
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,270
    25th
    $39,440
    50th (median)
    $49,220
    75th
    $57,500
    90th
    $61,980

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 65% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 35% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jacksonville, FL $58,010
    Florence, SC $50,830
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $49,540
    Florida $46,800
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $45,500
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $45,450

    Related occupations in Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,380
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,880
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,350
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Orlando, FL is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Orlando, FL is 0.3% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,270 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,440.