How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Birmingham?
$48,450a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $23.29 an hour or $4,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.29
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,400Median: $48,450Highest 10%: $58,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,400 | $17.02 | |
| 25th | $39,750 | $19.11 | |
| Median | $48,450 | $23.29 | |
| 75th | $48,950 | $23.53 | |
| 90th | $58,700 | $28.22 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.
| Montgomery, AL | $50,120 |
| Decatur, AL | $45,050 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $23.29 ($48,450 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $48,450 against $50,270 nationally, 4% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $52,290, so Birmingham pays 7% less.
Where does Birmingham rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
71 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,700 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.