WA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-9196

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

Median Annual Salary $56,240 +14% above national average (national: $49,390)
$57,390Mean Annual
$27Median Hourly
2,500Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$56,240
$40,430
10th pct.
$78,360
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$40,430$19.44
25th percentile$48,520$23.33
50th percentile (median)$56,240$27.04
75th percentile$63,480$30.52
90th percentile (top earners)$78,360$37.67
Mean (average)$57,390$27.59

How Washington Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Washington
Washington (current) $56,240
Louisiana $62,690 +11%
Oklahoma $61,750 +10%
Utah $59,100 +5%
Wisconsin $57,760 +3%
Oregon $57,010 +1%
Illinois $56,860 +1%
Idaho $56,300 +0%
Minnesota $55,790 -1%

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Related Occupations in Washington

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Billing and Posting Clerks $56,230 13,350
Pharmacy Technicians $56,140 9,260
Community Health Workers $56,460 2,440
Helpers--Electricians $56,020 570
Chemical Technicians $55,940 880
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,580 36,640

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in Washington is $57,390 per year. The median (middle) salary is $56,240 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenderss (10th percentile) in Washington typically earn around $40,430 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $48,520 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Washington make approximately $78,360 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $63,480 per year.

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

The median paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in Washington is $56,240, which is +14% 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