Machine Operators in the Preparation of Pulp, Paper and Similar
Occupation (8143) - 2026-Q1
- 21.7k, Workforce
- $7.53k MX, Average monthly salary
- 35.5, Average age
- 40.6, Weekly hours worked
- 4.72, Weekly days worked
- 9.64, Average years of Schooling
Occupation (8143) - 2026-Q1
The workforce of Machine Operators in the Preparation of Pulp, Paper and Similar during first quarter of 2026 was 21.7k people, whose salary averaged $7.53k MX working around 40.6 hours per week.
The average age of Machine Operators in the Preparation of Pulp, Paper and Similar was 35.5 years. The workforce was distributed in 81.8% men with an average salary of $6.93k MX and, 18.2% women with average salary of $10.2k MX.
The best average salaries received by Machine Operators in the Preparation of Pulp, Paper and Similar were in Michoacán de Ocampo ($15.7k MX), Nuevo León ($12.6k MX), and Coahuila de Zaragoza ($11.1k MX) while the workforce was larger in Estado de México (8.92k), Ciudad de México (2.19k), and Jalisco (1.91k).
In terms of industries, the best average salaries were in Retail Trade of Perfumery and Jewelry Products ($10k MX) and Legal Services ($8.6k MX), while the workforce was concentrated on Retail Trade of Perfumery and Jewelry Products (2.02k) and Legal Services (1.71k).
At first quarter of 2026, the people who worked as Machine Operators in the Preparation of Pulp, Paper and Similar were 21.7k being a 2.06% lower than the fourth quarter of 2025. (22.2k).
In the same period, an average salary of $7.53k MX was observed, registering an increase of 16.8%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 ($6.45k MX).
The states with the highest number of Machine Operators in the Preparation of Pulp, Paper and Similar during the first quarter of 2026 were Estado de México (8.92k), Ciudad de México (2.19k), and Jalisco (1.91k)
Comparing the first quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2026, the main positive variations occurred in Estado de México and Jalisco with an increase of 1.54k (20.8%) and 989 (107%), respectively. On the other hand, the negative variations were accentuated in Ciudad de México and Nuevo León with a decrease of 1.3k (37.3%) and 902 (33.7%), respectively.
The states with the best average salaries for Machine Operators in the Preparation of Pulp, Paper and Similar during first quarter of 2026 were Michoacán de Ocampo ($15.7k MX), Nuevo León ($12.6k MX), and Coahuila de Zaragoza ($11.1k MX)
Comparing the first quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2026, the positive salary growth was higher in Nuevo León and Michoacán de Ocampo with an increase of $4.15k MX (49%) and $3.66k MX (30.4%), respectively. Por otro lado, las variaciones salariales negativas se acentuaron en Jalisco and Tamaulipas with a decrease of $7.96k MX (61.7%) and $6.7k MX (56.2%), respectively.
The visualization shows the distribution of Machine Operators in the Preparation of Pulp, Paper and Similar in different industries and economic sectors.
At first quarter of 2026, the workforce was higher in Retail Trade of Perfumery and Jewelry Products (54.2%) and Legal Services (45.8%).
In the same period, the best average salaries were received in Retail Trade of Perfumery and Jewelry Products ($10k MX) and Legal Services ($8.6k MX).