Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Louisiana
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana earn a median of $58,230 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,230
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($50,270)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,480; the top 10% earn over $79,730. Nationally the range is $37,300 to $70,320.
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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Louisiana
How much do paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Louisiana?
The median is $58,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,480 and the top 10% earn over $79,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 43 (+16% vs. the national median of $50,270). Living costs are not included.