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

$47,200a year

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $22.69 an hour or $3,933 a month.

Hourly
$22.69
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
86 of 128
Jobs in the area
600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,050Median: $47,200Highest 10%: $59,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,050$18.29
25th$41,720$20.06
Median$47,200$22.69
75th$56,580$27.20
90th$59,800$28.75

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.

Pittsfield, MA$65,190
Boston, MA$58,820
Providence, RI$47,970
Springfield, MA$46,350
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Related jobs in Worcester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,300
Power Plant Operator$101,400
Chemical Plant and System Operator$88,510
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$78,710
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,210
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,150
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$67,190
Machinist$64,480
Tool and Die Maker$61,770
Welder$60,320
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $22.69 ($47,200 a year).

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

No: $47,200 against $50,270 nationally, 6% less.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $48,840, so Worcester pays 3% less.

Where does Worcester rank for paper goods machine setter pay?

86 of 128 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,800 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.