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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $58,050 +17.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.91
10th percentile $49,680
90th percentile $60,160
Employed locally 380
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,680
    25th
    $50,450
    50th (median)
    $58,050
    75th
    $58,510
    90th
    $60,160

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 77% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 23% 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
    Kenosha, WI $57,910
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,840
    Wisconsin $57,760

    Related occupations in Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,710
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,470
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,100
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Racine, WI is $27.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Racine, WI is 17.5% 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $49,680 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,450.