Salary of Machine Operator in United States 2026
How much does a Machine Operator earn?
$39,940
/ Annual
Based on 578 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.
$30,720 Average salary
$39,940 Maximum
$53,760
Salary data updated: April 2026
Salary distribution
Based on 489 job listings with salary
Salary by city
| City | Median / Annual | Listings | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaska | $46,080 | 4 | +17.1% |
| Worcester | $46,080 | 3 | +17.1% |
| Dover | $45,500 | 3 | +15.6% |
| Rancho Cucamonga | $44,160 | 4 | +12.2% |
| United States | $42,720 | 14 | +8.5% |
| Lynchburg | $41,683 | 4 | +5.9% |
| Fort Worth | $41,280 | 9 | +4.9% |
| Hanover | $41,280 | 3 | +4.9% |
| Franklin | $40,593 | 4 | +3.1% |
| Nashville | $39,905 | 5 | +1.4% |
Salary of Machine Operator in United States
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Machine Operator
Found at: TheirStack US - 1 week ago
Fletcher, NC, NC, United States Linamar Full-time**Job Summary** Under general supervision, set up, operate, and adjust various types of conventional or automatic...
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Machine Operator
Found at: Sourcestack United States - 2 weeks ago
Fletcher, NC, United States, North Carolina Linamar Full-timeDescriptionJob Summary Under general supervision, set up, operate, and adjust various types of conventional or automatic...
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Machine Operator
3 days ago
Fletcher, NC, Henderson County, NC; North Carolina, United States Linamar Full-timeMachinist Under general supervision, set up, operate, and adjust various types of conventional or automatic machines...
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FAQ - Machine Operator
Data updated: April 2026
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Methodology
- Sample: 489 job listings with published salary
- Calculation: P10, P25, P50 (median), P75, P90 percentiles from salary ranges
- Outliers removed: salaries below P1 and above P99
- City data: minimum 5 listings for inclusion