Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Arizona
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona earn a median of $49,160 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,160
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($50,270)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,190
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,300; the top 10% earn over $58,270. Nationally the range is $37,300 to $70,320.
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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Arizona
How much do paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Arizona?
The median is $49,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,300 and the top 10% earn over $58,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 43 (−2% vs. the national median of $50,270). Living costs are not included.