How much does a paper goods machine setter make in California?
$48,730a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in California. That is $23.43 an hour or $4,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.43
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 5,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,450Median: $48,730Highest 10%: $65,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $40,910 | $19.67 | |
| Median | $48,730 | $23.43 | |
| 75th | $59,390 | $28.55 | |
| 90th | $65,210 | $31.35 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Modesto, CA | $59,150 |
| San Francisco, CA | $57,780 |
| Sacramento, CA | $53,870 |
| Stockton, CA | $49,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,930 |
| Visalia, CA | $48,730 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,420 |
| Fresno, CA | $46,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $44,760 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paper goods machine setters.
| 23. Florida | $48,910 |
| 24. Massachusetts | $48,840 |
| 25. Indiana | $48,780 |
| 26. California | $48,730 |
| 27. Rhode Island | $48,710 |
| 28. Arkansas | $48,630 |
| 29. Connecticut | $48,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.43 ($48,730 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in California than the national average?
No: $48,730 against $50,270 nationally, 3% less.
Where does California rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
California ranks 26 of 43 states.
Which city in California pays paper goods machine setters the most?
Modesto, CA, with a median of $59,150 a year.
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.