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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$51,750
Median Annual
$49,390
Total Workforce
96,950
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $69,700 | 280 |
| #2 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $67,840 | 160 |
| #3 | Longview-Kelso, WA | $67,380 | 630 |
| #4 | Louisiana | $64,780 | 930 |
| #5 | Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $62,310 | 240 |
| #6 | West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $62,110 | 460 |
| #7 | Wausau, WI | $60,820 | 420 |
| #8 | Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $60,810 | 280 |
| #9 | Idaho | $60,060 | 500 |
| #10 | Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $59,470 | 470 |
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