Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,590 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.88
10th percentile $33,050
90th percentile $60,590
Employed locally 360
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,050
    25th
    $42,310
    50th (median)
    $47,590
    75th
    $58,430
    90th
    $60,590

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,340
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,340
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southern Michigan is $22.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Southern Michigan is 3.6% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,050 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,310.