Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$49,390
↑ 44.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 44.1% since 2011 ($34,270 → $49,390)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $49,390
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.6%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,390 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $47,250 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $45,710 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $44,820 | +12.6% |
| 2020 | $39,820 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | $39,210 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | $38,730 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | $37,890 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | $36,990 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | $35,710 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | $35,260 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | $34,790 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | $34,690 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | $34,270 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.