Machine operator salary in United States

The average salary for a Machine Operator is $19.70 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 73.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 14, 2026.

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Machine Operator salaries typically range between a low of $15.11 and a high of $25.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Machine Operator include Green Bay, WI at $22.28 per hour, Neenah, WI at $21.86 per hour, and Florence, KY at $21.67 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Machine Operator include TREND enterprises, Inc ($420,000 per year) and Becton Dickenson (BD) ($400,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Machine Operator salary compares to related positions:

• Entry Level Machine Operator: Average $19.00 per hour
• Senior Machine Operator: Average $22.37 per hour