How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Indianapolis?
$49,120a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $23.62 an hour or $4,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.62
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,680Median: $49,120Highest 10%: $58,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| Median | $49,120 | $23.62 | |
| 75th | $57,330 | $27.56 | |
| 90th | $58,290 | $28.02 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.
| Chicago, IL | $59,020 |
| Louisville, KY | $59,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,900 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $48,080 |
| Elkhart, IN | $43,420 |
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Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $23.62 ($49,120 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
No: $49,120 against $50,270 nationally, 2% less.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $48,780, so Indianapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
59 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,290 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.