How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Detroit?
$51,220a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $24.63 an hour or $4,268 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.63
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,740Median: $51,220Highest 10%: $61,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,740 | $19.11 | |
| 25th | $48,920 | $23.52 | |
| Median | $51,220 | $24.63 | |
| 75th | $59,560 | $28.63 | |
| 90th | $61,590 | $29.61 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.
| Kalamazoo, MI | $51,360 |
| Niles, MI | $49,590 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $48,910 |
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How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $24.63 ($51,220 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $51,220 against $50,270 nationally, 2% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $50,540, so Detroit pays 1% more.
Where does Detroit rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
41 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,590 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.