Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $22,100 -55.3% vs national
Median hourly $10.62
10th percentile $21,230
90th percentile $37,080
Employed locally 180
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,230
    25th
    $21,910
    50th (median)
    $22,100
    75th
    $34,410
    90th
    $37,080

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 79% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 21% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $47,540
    Springfield, MA $47,430
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $47,300
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $44,900
    Springfield, OH $43,830
    Springfield, MO $42,540

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $23,680
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $24,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $40,660
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,090
    Production Workers, All Other $25,880
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $37,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in San Juan, PR is $10.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.86 or more per hour.

    Is San Juan 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 Juan, PR is 55.3% 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 Juan?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $21,230 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,910.