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

$45,440a year

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $21.85 an hour or $3,787 a month.

Hourly
$21.85
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
105 of 128
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,740Median: $45,440Highest 10%: $49,780
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,740$18.63
25th$39,560$19.02
Median$45,440$21.85
75th$46,680$22.44
90th$49,780$23.93

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.

St. Louis, MO$48,570
Kansas City, MO$48,220
Joplin, MO$46,180
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Related jobs in Springfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,990
Tool and Die Maker$58,540
Welding$58,320
Welder$54,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,540
Machinist$51,100
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$49,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,270
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,250
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$49,250
Salaries for every job in Springfield, MO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $21.85 ($45,440 a year).

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

No: $45,440 against $50,270 nationally, 10% less.

How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $47,560, so Springfield pays 4% less.

Where does Springfield rank for paper goods machine setter pay?

105 of 128 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,780 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.