How much does a Machine Operator make?
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$38,437
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Machine Operator is $38,437 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $36,617 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,820 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Machine Operator | $38,437 /yr |
| Senior Machine Operator | $39,585 /yr |
| Machine Operator IV | $41,750 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Machine Operator in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Machine Operator in United States. Employers include SLB, AT&T and Western Digital.
Top Paying Companies
For Machine Operator in United States
| 1 | SLB | $91,893 | |
| 2 | AT&T | $50,523 | |
| 3 | Western Digital | $50,132 | |
| 4 | Union Pacific | $49,707 | |
| 5 | Cepheid | $49,595 | |
| 6 | NYX | $49,591 | |
| 7 | Halliburton | $49,577 | |
| 8 | Arch (MI) | $49,489 | |
| 9 | US Department of Treasury | $49,319 | |
| 10 | SunCoke Energy | $48,777 |
For Machine Operator
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What is the total pay trajectory for Machine Operator?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Machine Operator | $38,437 /yr |
| Senior Machine Operator | $39,585 /yr |
| Machine Operator IV | $41,750 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
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The top 5 paying industries for a Machine Operator in United States are Telecommunications with a median total pay of $45,934, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $44,094, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $43,642, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $42,762, and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $42,314.
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$42,314
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What is the pay outlook for Skilled Labor & Manufacturing?
Skilled labor jobs like manufacturing, construction and warehousing are in high demand. Warehousing and logistics jobs are projected to grow rapidly with the growth of e-commerce and often pay higher salaries than other jobs that don't require a college degree. While a college degree is not generally required, training in new skills or earning certifications and licenses can be a way to earn a higher salary. While job opportunities are projected to grow, automation remains a risk to the long-term job outlook.
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Machine Operator pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Machine Operator is $36,617 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Machine Operator salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 27994 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Machine Operator employees.
The highest salary for a Machine Operator in United States is $45,892 per year.
The lowest salary for a Machine Operator in United States is $29,216 per year.
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