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How much does a Machine Operator make in the United States?
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74.2k salaries reported, updated at April 12, 2021
$14.62
per hour
The average salary for a machine operator is $14.62 per hour in the United States.
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Top companies for Machine Operators in United States
1
Mondelez International
4.0
$21.51
per hour
4400 reviews
9 salaries reported
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Frito-Lay
3.4
$20.46
per hour
6186 reviews
12 salaries reported
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3
Cargill
3.8
$20.42
per hour
4796 reviews
19 salaries reported
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Kraft Heinz Company
3.6
$19.84
per hour
4085 reviews
61 salaries reported
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Timken
3.5
$18.90
per hour
698 reviews
9 salaries reported
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Highest paying cities in United States for Machine Operators
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Chicago, IL
265 salaries reported
$17.15
per hour
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Indianapolis, IN
290 salaries reported
$15.31
per hour
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Milwaukee, WI
350 salaries reported
$15.10
per hour
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Louisville, KY
239 salaries reported
$14.98
per hour
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Houston, TX
225 salaries reported
$14.77
per hour
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47% of Machine operators in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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