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

$49,850a year

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $23.97 an hour or $4,154 a month.

Hourly
$23.97
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
52 of 128
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,530Median: $49,850Highest 10%: $63,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,530$18.04
25th$40,170$19.31
Median$49,850$23.97
75th$51,950$24.98
90th$63,890$30.72

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.

Glens Falls, NY$61,830
Buffalo, NY$57,100
Syracuse, NY$57,060
Albany, NY$48,760
New York, NY$46,410
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Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,460
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,490
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,950
Tool and Die Maker$60,820
Crushing$59,130
Welder$57,130
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$55,700
Machinist$55,560
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$54,170
Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $23.97 ($49,850 a year).

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

No: $49,850 against $50,270 nationally, 1% less.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $52,800, so Rochester pays 6% less.

Where does Rochester rank for paper goods machine setter pay?

52 of 128 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,890 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.