How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Portland?
$51,360a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $24.69 an hour or $4,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.69
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,730Median: $51,360Highest 10%: $62,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| 25th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| Median | $51,360 | $24.69 | |
| 75th | $60,860 | $29.26 | |
| 90th | $62,040 | $29.83 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.
| Albany, OR | $63,800 |
| Salem, OR | $49,450 |
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How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $24.69 ($51,360 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $51,360 against $50,270 nationally, 2% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $56,810, so Portland pays 10% less.
Where does Portland rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
40 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,040 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.