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How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Bridgeport?

$59,010a year

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area. That is $28.37 an hour or $4,918 a month.

Hourly
$28.37
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
15 of 128
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,030Median: $59,010Highest 10%: $70,320
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,030$21.17
25th$48,160$23.15
Median$59,010$28.37
75th$70,320$33.81
90th$70,320$33.81

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.

Hartford, CT$59,980
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Related jobs in Bridgeport

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$97,470
Power Plant Operator$95,780
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$87,880
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$82,990
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$82,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$81,810
Tool and Die Maker$78,960
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,980
Welder$63,440
Coating$63,360
Salaries for every job in Bridgeport, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Bridgeport?

The median hourly pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area is $28.37 ($59,010 a year).

Do paper goods machine setters make more in Bridgeport than the national average?

Yes: $59,010 against $50,270 nationally, 17% more.

How does Bridgeport compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $48,530, so Bridgeport pays 22% more.

Where does Bridgeport rank for paper goods machine setter pay?

15 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Bridgeport?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,320 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.