LA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-9196

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual Salary $62,690 +27% above national average (national: $49,390)
$64,780Mean Annual
$30Median Hourly
930Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$62,690
$45,970
10th pct.
$84,310
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$45,970$22.10
25th percentile$50,670$24.36
50th percentile (median)$62,690$30.14
75th percentile$77,270$37.15
90th percentile (top earners)$84,310$40.53
Mean (average)$64,780$31.14

How Louisiana Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Louisiana
Louisiana (current) $62,690
Oklahoma $61,750 -1%
Utah $59,100 -6%
Wisconsin $57,760 -8%
Oregon $57,010 -9%
Illinois $56,860 -9%
Idaho $56,300 -10%
Washington $56,240 -10%
Minnesota $55,790 -11%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Louisiana?

The mean paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in Louisiana is $64,780 per year. The median (middle) salary is $62,690 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana?

Entry-level paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenderss (10th percentile) in Louisiana typically earn around $45,970 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $50,670 per year.

What is the highest Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Louisiana?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Louisiana make approximately $84,310 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $77,270 per year.

How does the Louisiana Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary compare to the national average?

The median paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in Louisiana is $62,690, which is +27% above national average of $49,390.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes