Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Wisconsin
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin earn a median of $58,050 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,050
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($50,270)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 8,510
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,740; the top 10% earn over $70,240. Nationally the range is $37,300 to $70,320.
States ranked near Wisconsin
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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Wisconsin
How much do paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Wisconsin?
The median is $58,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,740 and the top 10% earn over $70,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 43 (+15% vs. the national median of $50,270). Living costs are not included.