How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Bowling Green?
$57,620a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Bowling Green, KY metro area. That is $27.70 an hour or $4,802 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.70
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,710Median: $57,620Highest 10%: $60,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| 25th | $49,730 | $23.91 | |
| Median | $57,620 | $27.70 | |
| 75th | $59,560 | $28.63 | |
| 90th | $60,510 | $29.09 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.
| Louisville, KY | $59,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,900 |
| Clarksville, TN | $46,150 |
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How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Bowling Green?
The median hourly pay in the Bowling Green, KY metro area is $27.70 ($57,620 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Bowling Green than the national average?
Yes: $57,620 against $50,270 nationally, 15% more.
How does Bowling Green compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $58,050, so Bowling Green pays 1% less.
Where does Bowling Green rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
25 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Bowling Green?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,510 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.