Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders is $23.15 an hour ($48,150 a year). About 1,690 people work in this job there.

$23.15Median hourly pay
$38,420–$51,190Middle half of workers, yearly
1,690People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($50,270). It is 4% lower than the Georgia median ($50,160).

Pay range for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.00$31,200
25% of workers$18.47$38,420
Half of workers (median)$23.15$48,150
75% of workers$24.61$51,190
90% of workers$27.82$57,860

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)$48,1501,690
Macon-Bibb County$46,910730
Dalton$35,560170

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -3.6% over ten years, declining · about 9,000 openings a year (BLS)

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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,320
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,930
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$49,240
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,180

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.