Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $54,300 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.10
10th percentile $44,970
90th percentile $65,350
Employed locally 1,210
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,970
    25th
    $48,100
    50th (median)
    $54,300
    75th
    $59,970
    90th
    $65,350

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 75% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 25% 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
    Green Bay, WI $59,740
    Wausau, WI $59,600
    Appleton, WI $58,870
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $58,050
    Kenosha, WI $57,910
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,840

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $55,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,040
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,870
    Printing Press Operators $51,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oshkosh, WI is $26.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Oshkosh, WI is 9.9% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $44,970 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,100.