How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $26.83 an hour or $4,651 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.83
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 1,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,430 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $45,810 | $22.02 | |
| Median | $55,810 | $26.83 | |
| 75th | $58,470 | $28.11 | |
| 90th | $64,900 | $31.20 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.
| Lancaster, PA | $52,560 |
| 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 Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $26.83 ($55,810 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $55,810 against $50,270 nationally, 11% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $51,780, so Philadelphia pays 8% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
30 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,900 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.