Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,690 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.37
10th percentile $35,680
90th percentile $69,450
Employed locally 1,430
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,680
    25th
    $46,700
    50th (median)
    $50,690
    75th
    $61,250
    90th
    $69,450

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,360
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $30,270
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,440
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $43,800
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,380
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southwest Alabama is $24.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Southwest Alabama is 2.6% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,680 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,700.