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

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

Median annual salary $46,560 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.39
10th percentile $36,520
90th percentile $48,930
Employed locally 160
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,520
    25th
    $37,810
    50th (median)
    $46,560
    75th
    $47,410
    90th
    $48,930

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 69% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 31% 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
    Richmond, VA $49,660
    Nevada $48,300
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $48,050
    Lynchburg, VA $47,920

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Roanoke, VA is $22.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Roanoke, VA is 5.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,520 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,810.