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Machine Operators Salary in the United States
Median pay, percentile range, and top US metros — official BLS data.
Median annual salary
$46,620
~$22/hr · ~$3,885/mo
Total US jobs
868K
Slower than average
Education
Varies by employer
Growth: +1%
Salary range
10th %ile
$36,500
25th %ile
$39,780
Median
$46,620
75th %ile
$53,680
90th %ile
$61,540
Top US metros for Machine Operators
| Metro | Local salary |
|---|---|
| Flint, MI | $76,430 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $61,420 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $60,960 |
| Hammond, LA | $52,660 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $63,970 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $55,470 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $51,860 |
| Grand Island, NE | $50,030 |
| Peoria, IL | $50,940 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $48,400 |
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