How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Columbus?
$48,340a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $23.24 an hour or $4,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.24
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,110Median: $48,340Highest 10%: $78,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,110 | $19.28 | |
| 25th | $46,050 | $22.14 | |
| Median | $48,340 | $23.24 | |
| 75th | $60,010 | $28.85 | |
| 90th | $78,290 | $37.64 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,900 |
| Akron, OH | $48,580 |
| Cleveland, OH | $47,050 |
| Dayton, OH | $47,010 |
| Toledo, OH | $45,370 |
| Canton, OH | $45,260 |
| Springfield, OH | $45,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $23.24 ($48,340 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $48,340 against $50,270 nationally, 4% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $47,450, so Columbus pays 2% more.
Where does Columbus rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
72 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,290 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.