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How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Richmond?

$49,980a year

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $24.03 an hour or $4,165 a month.

Hourly
$24.03
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
48 of 128
Jobs in the area
930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,540Median: $49,980Highest 10%: $80,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,540$18.05
25th$41,700$20.05
Median$49,980$24.03
75th$61,550$29.59
90th$80,940$38.91

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.

Lynchburg, VA$49,900
Virginia Beach, VA$48,050
Washington, DC$40,350
Roanoke, VA$39,040
Paper Goods Machine Setter salary in Virginia Paper Goods Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Chemical Plant and System Operator$77,930
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,630
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$64,750
Power Plant Operator$63,640
Machinist$62,650
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,840
Coil Winder$60,310
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,970
Medical Appliance Technician$58,210
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Richmond?

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $24.03 ($49,980 a year).

Do paper goods machine setters make more in Richmond than the national average?

No: $49,980 against $50,270 nationally, 1% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $49,900, so Richmond pays 0% more.

Where does Richmond rank for paper goods machine setter pay?

48 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Richmond?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,940 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.