Basic X Ray Machine Operator

Basic X Ray Machine Operator Salary

$25K

$37K

$48.5K

$37,827

/year

$18.19

/hour

Basic X Ray Machine Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$37,827

Columbus

Ohio

$36,537

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    How much does a Basic X Ray Machine Operator make?

    As of Jun 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Basic X Ray Machine Operator in the United States is $37,827 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.19 an hour. This is the equivalent of $727/week or $3,152/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $48,500 and as low as $25,000, the majority of Basic X Ray Machine Operator salaries currently range between $34,000 (25th percentile) to $40,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $45,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Basic X Ray Machine Operator varies little (about 6500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Basic X Ray Machine Operator in your area makes on average $36,537 per year, or $1,290 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $37,827. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Basic X Ray Machine Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Basic X Ray Machine Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Basic X Ray Machine Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Basic X Ray Machine Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Sitka, AK, and Holdrege, NE, close behind in the second and third positions. Holdrege, NE, beats the national average by $7,484 (19.8%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $8,490 (22.4%) above the $37,827 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Basic X Ray Machine Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Berkeley, CA, and Daly City, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Basic X Ray Machine Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley, CA

    $46,317

    $22.27

    Sitka, AK

    $45,569

    $21.91

    Holdrege, NE

    $45,311

    $21.78

    Wyoming, WY

    $45,113

    $21.69

    San Francisco, CA

    $44,566

    $21.43

    Santa Clara, CA

    $44,411

    $21.35

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $44,395

    $21.34

    Buford, WY

    $44,376

    $21.33

    San Jose, CA

    $44,333

    $21.31

    Daly City, CA

    $43,830

    $21.07

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Basic X Ray Machine Operator Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Basic X Ray Machine Operator category.

    For example Machine jobs pay as much as $16,976 (44.9%) more than the average Basic X Ray Machine Operator salary of $37,827. If you're qualified, finding work as a Machine may help you make more money than that of the average Basic X Ray Machine Operator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Machine

    $54,803

    $26.35

    Machinist Iii

    $53,313

    $25.63

    Production Machine Operator

    $38,296

    $18.41

    3Rd Shift Machine Operator

    $38,222

    $18.38

    Assembly Machine Operator

    $37,447

    $18.00

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    Infographic detailing Basic X Ray Machine Operator salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $37,827 per year or $18.19 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.