How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Louisiana?
$58,230a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in Louisiana. That is $28.00 an hour or $4,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.00
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,480Median: $58,230Highest 10%: $79,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,480 | $21.38 | |
| 25th | $49,530 | $23.81 | |
| Median | $58,230 | $28.00 | |
| 75th | $75,820 | $36.45 | |
| 90th | $79,730 | $38.33 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paper goods machine setters.
| 2. Maine | $61,780 |
| 3. Utah | $60,790 |
| 4. Washington | $59,410 |
| 5. Louisiana | $58,230 |
| 6. Minnesota | $58,150 |
| 7. Kentucky | $58,050 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $58,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $28.00 ($58,230 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $58,230 against $50,270 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
Louisiana ranks 5 of 43 states.
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.