How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Memphis?
$51,140a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $24.59 an hour or $4,262 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.59
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,110Median: $51,140Highest 10%: $58,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,110 | $18.32 | |
| 25th | $48,360 | $23.25 | |
| Median | $51,140 | $24.59 | |
| 75th | $57,680 | $27.73 | |
| 90th | $58,090 | $27.93 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.
| Chattanooga, TN | $50,330 |
| Nashville, TN | $47,650 |
| Knoxville, TN | $46,920 |
| Clarksville, TN | $46,150 |
| Jackson, TN | $45,900 |
| Morristown, TN | $36,330 |
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Salaries for every job in Memphis, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $24.59 ($51,140 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $51,140 against $50,270 nationally, 2% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $46,920, so Memphis pays 9% more.
Where does Memphis rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
43 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,090 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.