Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Job Outlook Summary
Future Prospects
Employment Demand
Employment Size & Change

This occupation employs 95,200 people now, and is projected to grow to 83,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of -11,900 jobs (+-12.5%).

Occupational Openings

There are 8,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -1190 jobs created from growth and 9,200 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 2,800 people are expected to retire and 6,300 are expected to switch occupations.