Paper Goods Machine Operators
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Paper Goods Machine Operators *
U S |
$18.21 | $22.42 | $24.33 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$19.31 | $23.63 | $29.70 |
Central Minnesota |
$18.74 | $23.34 | $32.25 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$23.34 | $29.76 | $29.76 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$19.28 | $23.18 | $24.70 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1,950 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Paper Goods Machine Operators most often work?
- Paper Manufacturing
- Printing and Related Support Activities
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Administrative and Support Services
- Publishing Industries (except Internet)
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 2,035 new Paper Goods Machine Operators to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 102,300 | 94,900 | -7,400 | -7.3% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2,077 | 1,898 | -179 | -8.6% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 647 | 576 | -71 | -11% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,122 | 1,038 | -84 | -7.5% |
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