How much does a paper goods machine setter make in New York?
$52,800a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in New York. That is $25.38 an hour or $4,400 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.38
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 3,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,830Median: $52,800Highest 10%: $68,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 25th | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| Median | $52,800 | $25.38 | |
| 75th | $61,170 | $29.41 | |
| 90th | $68,510 | $32.94 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Glens Falls, NY | $61,830 |
| Buffalo, NY | $57,100 |
| Syracuse, NY | $57,060 |
| Rochester, NY | $49,850 |
| Albany, NY | $48,760 |
| New York, NY | $46,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paper goods machine setters.
| 10. Oregon | $56,810 |
| 11. Illinois | $56,400 |
| 12. New Mexico | $53,930 |
| 13. New York | $52,800 |
| 14. Alabama | $52,290 |
| 15. Pennsylvania | $51,780 |
| 16. Michigan | $50,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $25.38 ($52,800 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $52,800 against $50,270 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New York rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
New York ranks 13 of 43 states.
Which city in New York pays paper goods machine setters the most?
Glens Falls, NY, with a median of $61,830 a year.
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.