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

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

Median annual salary $59,280 +20% vs national
Median hourly $28.50
10th percentile $43,480
90th percentile $73,470
Employed locally 230
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,480
    25th
    $59,280
    50th (median)
    $59,280
    75th
    $73,470
    90th
    $73,470

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,230
    Machinists$43,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southern Ohio is $28.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.32 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio 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 Ohio is 20% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $43,480 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,280.