How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Syracuse?
$57,060a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $27.43 an hour or $4,755 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.43
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,980Median: $57,060Highest 10%: $61,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,980 | $18.26 | |
| 25th | $48,630 | $23.38 | |
| Median | $57,060 | $27.43 | |
| 75th | $60,390 | $29.03 | |
| 90th | $61,940 | $29.78 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.
| Glens Falls, NY | $61,830 |
| Buffalo, NY | $57,100 |
| Rochester, NY | $49,850 |
| Albany, NY | $48,760 |
| New York, NY | $46,410 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $27.43 ($57,060 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $57,060 against $50,270 nationally, 14% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $52,800, so Syracuse pays 8% more.
Where does Syracuse rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
28 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,940 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.