How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Texas?
$47,830a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in Texas. That is $23.00 an hour or $3,986 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.00
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 3,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,490Median: $47,830Highest 10%: $66,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| 25th | $39,260 | $18.88 | |
| Median | $47,830 | $23.00 | |
| 75th | $54,420 | $26.16 | |
| 90th | $66,200 | $31.83 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Killeen, TX | $49,520 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,640 |
| Houston, TX | $46,130 |
| El Paso, TX | $37,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paper goods machine setters.
| 30. Delaware | $48,110 |
| 31. Nebraska | $47,980 |
| 32. North Carolina | $47,940 |
| 33. Texas | $47,830 |
| 34. Maryland | $47,780 |
| 35. Nevada | $47,780 |
| 36. Missouri | $47,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $23.00 ($47,830 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $47,830 against $50,270 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Texas rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
Texas ranks 33 of 43 states.
Which city in Texas pays paper goods machine setters the most?
Killeen-Temple, TX, with a median of $49,520 a year.
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.