Paper Bag Machine Operator

Code: 51-9196.00

Also known as: Corrugator Operator, Cup Room Technician, Folder Machine Operator, Gluer Operator, Paper Cutter Operator, Paper Machine Backtender, Paper Machine Operator, Stitching Machine Operator

Description: Set up, operate, or tend paper goods machines that perform a variety of functions, such as converting, sawing, corrugating, banding, wrapping, boxing, stitching, forming, or sealing paper or paperboard sheets into products.

Paper Bag Machine Operator

Typical wages


10% $26,150
25% $31,320
Median $39,820
75% $50,000
90% $61,510
10% $12.57
25% $15.06
Median $19.15
75% $24.04
90% $29.57

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
100,400
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
94,600
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 9,000