Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $58,430 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.09
10th percentile $40,200
90th percentile $60,460
Employed locally 500
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,200
    25th
    $47,740
    50th (median)
    $58,430
    75th
    $58,770
    90th
    $60,460

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 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
    Albany, OR $63,800
    Glens Falls, NY $59,890
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $58,520
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $51,880
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $50,080
    Rochester, NY $48,280

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,850
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,840
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $49,630
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Syracuse, NY is $28.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Syracuse, NY is 18.3% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $40,200 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,740.