Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $65,110 +31.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.31
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $78,890
Employed locally 40
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $46,070
    50th (median)
    $65,110
    75th
    $78,890
    90th
    $78,890

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 118% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 18% above 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
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $63,910

    Nearby metros — Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,750
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $61,680
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $61,570
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $58,050
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,840
    Wisconsin $57,760

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$35,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,280
    Machinists$49,030
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,270
    Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Terre Haute, IN is $31.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Terre Haute, IN is 31.8% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,070.