Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $49,920 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.00
10th percentile $42,220
90th percentile $60,380
Employed locally 230
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,220
    25th
    $44,940
    50th (median)
    $49,920
    75th
    $49,920
    90th
    $60,380

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 59% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 41% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $50,340
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $48,470
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $44,340

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,050
    Production Workers, All Other $44,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,650
    Sewing Machine Operators $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Reno, NV is $24.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Reno, NV is 1.1% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $42,220 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,940.