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

In New Jersey, the median pay for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders is $22.09 an hour ($45,950 a year). About 3,210 people work in this job there.

$22.09Median hourly pay
$37,450–$59,110Middle half of workers, yearly
3,210People in this job in New Jersey

That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($50,270). New Jersey ranks 42nd of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders in New Jersey

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.98$35,330
25% of workers$18.00$37,450
Half of workers (median)$22.09$45,950
75% of workers$28.42$59,110
90% of workers$30.25$62,920

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Vineland$37,4500

New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74,760
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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,080
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,600
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$44,890
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,140
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,280
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$56,500

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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.