How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Buffalo?
$57,100a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $27.45 an hour or $4,758 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.45
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,970Median: $57,100Highest 10%: $79,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,970 | $18.25 | |
| 25th | $39,880 | $19.17 | |
| Median | $57,100 | $27.45 | |
| 75th | $65,230 | $31.36 | |
| 90th | $79,050 | $38.00 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.
| Glens Falls, NY | $61,830 |
| Syracuse, NY | $57,060 |
| Rochester, NY | $49,850 |
| Albany, NY | $48,760 |
| New York, NY | $46,410 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $27.45 ($57,100 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $57,100 against $50,270 nationally, 14% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $52,800, so Buffalo pays 8% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
27 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,050 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.