Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Toledo, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Toledo, OH

Median annual salary $46,420 -6% vs national
Median hourly $22.32
10th percentile $38,060
90th percentile $64,130
Employed locally 160
National median $49,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,060
    25th
    $40,570
    50th (median)
    $46,420
    75th
    $55,210
    90th
    $64,130

    Toledo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,749 2023 • Census ACS
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 73% Median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 27% 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
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,280
    Columbus, OH $59,180
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $52,560
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $50,930
    Ohio $48,730
    Cleveland, OH $48,720

    Related occupations in Toledo, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$50,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,390
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,530
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$45,090
    Machinists$65,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Toledo, OH is $22.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Toledo, OH is 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 Toledo?

    Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,060 per year in Toledo, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,570.