Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Washington

Paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders in Washington earn the most in Longview (average $66,350 a year) and the least in Yakima ($53,890), across the 4 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders average at $58,970 and the median at $59,410 for 2,170 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $52,840.

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in Washington

Longview$66,350
Seattle$59,650
Spokane$56,250
Yakima$53,890

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Longview	$66,350	$59,770	$59,410	$55,492	98
Seattle	$59,650	$64,020	$49,350	$50,109	111
Spokane	$56,250	$57,540	$44,510	$47,377	100
Yakima	$53,890	$54,060	$42,260	$45,481	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in other states

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9196.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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