Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend paper goods machines that perform a variety of functions, such as converting, sawing, corrugating, banding, wrapping, boxing, stitching, forming, or sealing paper or paperboard sheets into products.
Common Job Titles
- Cup Room Technician
- Folder Machine Operator
- Paper Machine Backtender
- Paper Machine Operator
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
96,950
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $36,610. 25th percentile: U.S. $43,520. 50th percentile: U.S. $49,390. 75th percentile: U.S. $59,220. 90th percentile: U.S. $68,640. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $36,610 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $68,640 |
| Workers on average earn | $51,750 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Production and Processing3.7/5
- Mechanical3.6/5
- Mathematics3.5/5
- English Language3.2/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.2/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
Technology Skills
- Objectif Lune PrintShop Mail
- Quark enterprise publishing software
- Virtual Systems Mail-Shop
Tools & Equipment
- Automatic stamping machines
- Automatic stapling machines
- Black and white laser printers
- Book stitchers
- Case making machines
- Collator gatherers
- Color laser printers
- Combining machines