Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Washington
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Washington earn a median of $59,410 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($50,270)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 2,170
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,640; the top 10% earn over $74,410. Nationally the range is $37,300 to $70,320.
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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Washington
How much do paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Washington?
The median is $59,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,640 and the top 10% earn over $74,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 43 (+18% vs. the national median of $50,270). Living costs are not included.