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Machine operator salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$19.57
Average $19.57
Low $14.98
High $25.56

The average salary for a machine operator is $19.57 per hour in the United States. 68.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 23, 2026).

Machine Operator job openings in United States

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Machine Operator
MCC3out of 5 stars.
Elkton, KY
$21 - $23 an hour
Full-time
8 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Machine Operator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
TREND enterprises, Inc
 
$420,000per year
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Becton Dickenson (BD)
 
$400,000per year
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HUHTAMAKI
 
$230,000per year
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RTX
 
$153,627per year
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Ready Pac Foods
 
$126,000per year
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Work Force Staffing
 
$124,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Machine Operators near United States

  1. Green Bay, WI
    $22.17 per hour
  2. Florence, KY
    $22.07 per hour
  3. Saint Joseph, MO
    $21.38 per hour
  4. St. Louis, MO
    $20.92 per hour
  5. Cincinnati, OH
    $20.42 per hour

Where can a Machine Operator earn more?

Compare salaries for Machine Operators in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Machine Operator get paid in United States?

Entry Level Machine Operator

Job openings
Average $18.70 per hour

Senior Machine Operator

Job openings
Average $22.24 per hour