Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $49,130 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $40,370
90th percentile $59,740
Employed locally 170
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,370
    25th
    $46,610
    50th (median)
    $49,130
    75th
    $58,440
    90th
    $59,740

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 48% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 52% 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
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $61,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,020
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $59,920
    Modesto, CA $57,530
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $57,240
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $52,180

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,010
    Production Workers, All Other$39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in San Diego, CA is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in San Diego, CA is 0.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $40,370 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,610.