How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Lancaster?
$52,560a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $25.27 an hour or $4,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.27
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,520Median: $52,560Highest 10%: $58,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,520 | $16.12 | |
| 25th | $44,260 | $21.28 | |
| Median | $52,560 | $25.27 | |
| 75th | $52,640 | $25.31 | |
| 90th | $58,700 | $28.22 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,810 |
| Reading, PA | $52,130 |
| York, PA | $51,500 |
| Allentown, PA | $50,800 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $49,660 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,010 |
| Altoona, PA | $44,890 |
| Lebanon, PA | $40,010 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $38,210 |
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Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Lancaster?
The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $25.27 ($52,560 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Lancaster than the national average?
Yes: $52,560 against $50,270 nationally, 5% more.
How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $51,780, so Lancaster pays 2% more.
Where does Lancaster rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
35 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,700 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.