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How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Grand Rapids?

$48,910a year

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $23.51 an hour or $4,076 a month.

Hourly
$23.51
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
63 of 128
Jobs in the area
520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,340Median: $48,910Highest 10%: $59,710
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,340$18.43
25th$48,310$23.23
Median$48,910$23.51
75th$50,320$24.19
90th$59,710$28.71

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.

Kalamazoo, MI$51,360
Detroit, MI$51,220
Niles, MI$49,590
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Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,780
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $23.51 ($48,910 a year).

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

No: $48,910 against $50,270 nationally, 3% less.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $50,540, so Grand Rapids pays 3% less.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for paper goods machine setter pay?

63 of 128 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,710 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.