Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Mississippi
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Mississippi earn a median of $47,380 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,380
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($50,270)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,800; the top 10% earn over $80,770. Nationally the range is $37,300 to $70,320.
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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Mississippi
How much do paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Mississippi?
The median is $47,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,800 and the top 10% earn over $80,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 43 (−6% vs. the national median of $50,270). Living costs are not included.