Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Washington
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Washington earn an average of $58,970 a year. That is $6,130 (12%) more than the U.S. average of $52,840. The best-paying metro area is Longview-Kelso, WA at $66,350.
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Average pay for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
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Washington vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52,840 | $25.40 |
| Washington | $58,970 | $28.35 |
| Idaho | $60,810 | $29.24 |
| Oregon | $58,860 | $28.30 |
Related jobs in Washington
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$74,600
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,340
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$96,960
- Helpers--Production Workers$47,510
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$68,990
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,960
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Washington?
The average is $58,970 a year, and the median is $59,410. That is $6,130 (12%) more than the U.S. average of $52,840.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$28.35 an hour on average; the median is $28.56.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Longview-Kelso, WA ($66,350), followed by Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($59,650). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($53,750).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #4 of 43 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.