How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Pittsburgh?
$47,010a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $22.60 an hour or $3,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.60
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,190Median: $47,010Highest 10%: $57,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,190 | $17.88 | |
| 25th | $37,190 | $17.88 | |
| Median | $47,010 | $22.60 | |
| 75th | $51,780 | $24.89 | |
| 90th | $57,140 | $27.47 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,810 |
| Lancaster, PA | $52,560 |
| Reading, PA | $52,130 |
| York, PA | $51,500 |
| Allentown, PA | $50,800 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $49,660 |
| Altoona, PA | $44,890 |
| Lebanon, PA | $40,010 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $38,210 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $22.60 ($47,010 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $47,010 against $50,270 nationally, 6% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $51,780, so Pittsburgh pays 9% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
89 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,140 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.