NJ · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-9196

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual Salary $46,200 -6% below national average (national: $49,390)
$46,490Mean Annual
$22Median Hourly
2,570Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$46,200
$36,300
10th pct.
$60,270
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$36,300$17.45
25th percentile$37,670$18.11
50th percentile (median)$46,200$22.21
75th percentile$54,450$26.18
90th percentile (top earners)$60,270$28.97
Mean (average)$46,490$22.35

How New Jersey Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New Jersey
New Jersey (current) $46,200
Louisiana $62,690 +36%
Oklahoma $61,750 +34%
Utah $59,100 +28%
Wisconsin $57,760 +25%
Oregon $57,010 +23%
Illinois $56,860 +23%
Idaho $56,300 +22%
Washington $56,240 +22%

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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $46,570 17,990

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in New Jersey is $46,490 per year. The median (middle) salary is $46,200 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenderss (10th percentile) in New Jersey typically earn around $36,300 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $37,670 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New Jersey make approximately $60,270 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $54,450 per year.

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

The median paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in New Jersey is $46,200, which is -6% below 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