How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Altoona?
$44,890a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Altoona, PA metro area. That is $21.58 an hour or $3,741 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.58
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,260Median: $44,890Highest 10%: $59,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,260 | $16.95 | |
| 25th | $44,010 | $21.16 | |
| Median | $44,890 | $21.58 | |
| 75th | $48,680 | $23.40 | |
| 90th | $59,260 | $28.49 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,810 |
| Lancaster, PA | $52,560 |
| Reading, PA | $52,130 |
| York, PA | $51,500 |
| Allentown, PA | $50,800 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $49,660 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,010 |
| Lebanon, PA | $40,010 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $38,210 |
Related jobs in Altoona
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Altoona, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Altoona?
The median hourly pay in the Altoona, PA metro area is $21.58 ($44,890 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Altoona than the national average?
No: $44,890 against $50,270 nationally, 11% less.
How does Altoona compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $51,780, so Altoona pays 13% less.
Where does Altoona rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
110 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Altoona?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,260 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.