Machine Operator salary in the United States

How much does a Machine Operator make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$45,760

Median $45,760
Low $34,630High $63,450

Based on 58,770 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$34,630
25th percentile
$38,360
75th percentile
$52,580
90th percentile
$63,450

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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