Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Maine
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Maine earn a median of $61,780 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,780
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($50,270)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,310; the top 10% earn over $83,340. Nationally the range is $37,300 to $70,320.
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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Maine
How much do paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Maine?
The median is $61,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,310 and the top 10% earn over $83,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 43 (+23% vs. the national median of $50,270). Living costs are not included.