Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $49,660 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.87
10th percentile $38,980
90th percentile $78,640
Employed locally 940
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,980
    25th
    $40,420
    50th (median)
    $49,660
    75th
    $58,550
    90th
    $78,640

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    Pennsylvania $50,780
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,910
    Nevada $48,300
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $48,050
    Lynchburg, VA $47,920
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $47,020

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,480
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,670
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Richmond, VA is $23.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Richmond, VA is 0.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,980 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,420.