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

$46,840a year

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area. That is $22.52 an hour or $3,903 a month.

Hourly
$22.52
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
94 of 128
Jobs in the area
450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,880Median: $46,840Highest 10%: $74,620
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,880$17.73
25th$38,220$18.38
Median$46,840$22.52
75th$59,390$28.55
90th$74,620$35.88

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.

Columbia, SC$51,010
Charlotte, NC$49,970
Florence, SC$48,140
Spartanburg, SC$47,310
Paper Goods Machine Setter salary in South Carolina Paper Goods Machine Setter salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

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Tool and Die Maker$67,830
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,660
Chemical Plant and System Operator$60,430
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$59,350
Machinist$57,970
Gas Plant Operator$57,080
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$51,590
Salaries for every job in Greenville, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area is $22.52 ($46,840 a year).

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

No: $46,840 against $50,270 nationally, 7% less.

How does Greenville compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $50,040, so Greenville pays 6% less.

Where does Greenville rank for paper goods machine setter pay?

94 of 128 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,620 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.