How much does a paper maker make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,137 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,501
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $74,290 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,740 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,010 |
| 8. Sweden estimate | $49,830 |
| 9. United States | $49,640 |
| 10. Finland estimate | $43,980 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $412 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Sawmill operator$42,770
- Miners$59,170
- Stone planer$46,380
- Rig driller$57,170
- Stone fabricator$48,830
- Metal caster$49,830
- Metal filer$47,330
- Chemical products plant and machine operators$56,560
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Maine | $61,930 |
| Utah | $59,090 |
| Washington | $58,350 |
| Louisiana | $58,230 |
| Oklahoma | $58,090 |
| Wisconsin | $57,920 |
| Minnesota | $57,610 |
| Idaho | $56,520 |
| Illinois | $56,240 |
| Oregon | $56,090 |
See all 44 states
| Kentucky | $55,740 |
| Alabama | $51,680 |
| New York | $51,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,600 |
| Virginia | $49,650 |
| New Hampshire | $49,280 |
| Michigan | $49,220 |
| Georgia | $49,030 |
| Colorado | $48,940 |
| South Carolina | $48,800 |
| Rhode Island | $48,710 |
| North Dakota | $48,240 |
| Arkansas | $48,160 |
| Delaware | $48,110 |
| Massachusetts | $47,910 |
| Maryland | $47,780 |
| California | $47,640 |
| Indiana | $47,570 |
| Florida | $47,570 |
| North Carolina | $47,450 |
| Ohio | $47,100 |
| New Mexico | $47,060 |
| Missouri | $46,750 |
| Tennessee | $46,730 |
| Nebraska | $46,670 |
| Connecticut | $46,580 |
| Arizona | $46,490 |
| Iowa | $46,370 |
| Mississippi | $46,260 |
| South Dakota | $46,230 |
| New Jersey | $45,590 |
| Nevada | $45,250 |
| Kansas | $45,040 |
| Texas | $44,920 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Paper Goods Machine Setter | $50,270 |
| Cleaning | $43,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paper maker make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,137 a month, $49,640 a year.
How much does a paper maker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $36,970 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $69,230.
Which country pays a paper maker the most?
Germany, with a median of $57,750 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a paper maker the most?
Maine, with a median of $61,930 a year.
Does a paper maker make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $57,750 a year against $49,640 in the United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a paper maker or a sawmill operator?
A paper maker: $49,640 a year against $42,770 for a sawmill operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate