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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in Oregon
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $66,820 | $63,800 | $56,810 | $51,062 | 102 |
| Portland | $53,750 | $51,360 | $47,990 | $41,596 | 105 |
| Salem | $52,790 | $49,450 | $45,860 | $40,899 | 104 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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