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

$45,050a year

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Decatur, AL metro area. That is $21.66 an hour or $3,754 a month.

Hourly
$21.66
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
108 of 128
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,380Median: $45,050Highest 10%: $51,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,380$18.45
25th$38,380$18.45
Median$45,050$21.66
75th$51,020$24.53
90th$51,020$24.53

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.

Montgomery, AL$50,120
Birmingham, AL$48,450
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Related jobs in Decatur

Same field, median yearly pay.

Rolling Machine Setter$114,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$84,270
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$82,170
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,270
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,270
Machinist$58,240
Welder$56,990
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$56,160
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$51,810
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,040
Salaries for every job in Decatur, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Decatur, AL metro area is $21.66 ($45,050 a year).

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

No: $45,050 against $50,270 nationally, 10% less.

How does Decatur compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $52,290, so Decatur pays 14% less.

Where does Decatur rank for paper goods machine setter pay?

108 of 128 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,020 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.