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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $61,020 +23.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.34
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $71,740
Employed locally 220
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $48,940
    50th (median)
    $61,020
    75th
    $63,220
    90th
    $71,740

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 46% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 54% 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
    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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $51,790

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$52,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,950
    Bakers$45,620
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$54,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in San Francisco, CA is $29.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.65 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco 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 Francisco, CA is 23.5% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,940.