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

$47,010a year

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $22.60 an hour or $3,918 a month.

Hourly
$22.60
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
88 of 128
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,470Median: $47,010Highest 10%: $59,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,470$18.01
25th$44,860$21.57
Median$47,010$22.60
75th$48,500$23.32
90th$59,140$28.43

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.

Cincinnati, OH$48,900
Akron, OH$48,580
Columbus, OH$48,340
Cleveland, OH$47,050
Toledo, OH$45,370
Canton, OH$45,260
Springfield, OH$45,000
Paper Goods Machine Setter salary in Ohio Paper Goods Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Dayton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Engine and Other Machine Assembler$76,480
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$72,090
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$68,080
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,530
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,050
Tool and Die Maker$61,020
Machinist$59,050
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$55,600
Welder$50,390
Salaries for every job in Dayton, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $22.60 ($47,010 a year).

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

No: $47,010 against $50,270 nationally, 6% less.

How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $47,450, so Dayton pays 1% less.

Where does Dayton rank for paper goods machine setter pay?

88 of 128 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,140 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.