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

$45,960a year

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $22.10 an hour or $3,830 a month.

Hourly
$22.10
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
102 of 128
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,820Median: $45,960Highest 10%: $61,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,820$17.70
25th$41,270$19.84
Median$45,960$22.10
75th$51,470$24.75
90th$61,950$29.78

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.

Jacksonville, FL$58,480
Lakeland, FL$52,390
Orlando, FL$47,760
Miami, FL$47,510
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Related jobs in Tampa

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$105,700
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$75,660
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,510
Tool and Die Maker$64,460
Dental Laboratory Technician$59,920
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$58,910
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,590
Machinist$57,160
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$56,830
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$53,130
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $22.10 ($45,960 a year).

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

No: $45,960 against $50,270 nationally, 9% less.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $48,910, so Tampa pays 6% less.

Where does Tampa rank for paper goods machine setter pay?

102 of 128 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,950 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.