Job outlook for paper machine operators in the United States

Paper machine operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected paper machine operator job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.

• About 56,900 new jobs for paper machine operators are projected over the next decade.

• Paper machine operator salaries have increased 8% for paper machine operators in the last 5 years.

• There are over 8,720 paper machine operators currently employed in the United States.

• There are 58,396 active paper machine operator job openings in the US.

• The average paper machine operator salary is $33,822.

Compare the number of paper machine operator jobs and the average paper machine operator salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of paper machine operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where paper machine operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.