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

$50,330a year

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. That is $24.20 an hour or $4,194 a month.

Hourly
$24.20
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
46 of 128
Jobs in the area
320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,890Median: $50,330Highest 10%: $60,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,890$16.29
25th$48,110$23.13
Median$50,330$24.20
75th$59,920$28.81
90th$60,670$29.17

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.

Memphis, TN$51,140
Nashville, TN$47,650
Knoxville, TN$46,920
Clarksville, TN$46,150
Jackson, TN$45,900
Morristown, TN$36,330
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Related jobs in Chattanooga

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$115,900
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,660
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$62,800
Tool and Die Maker$61,720
Machinist$51,540
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$50,770
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$50,000
Coating$49,850
Welder$49,220
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter$48,900
Salaries for every job in Chattanooga, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $24.20 ($50,330 a year).

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

Yes: $50,330 against $50,270 nationally, 0% more.

How does Chattanooga compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $46,920, so Chattanooga pays 7% more.

Where does Chattanooga rank for paper goods machine setter pay?

46 of 128 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,670 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.