What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Boring Machine Operator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Boring Machine Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Beverly, MA (29.2% above average), followed by Salem, MA and Glenwood Springs, CO. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Beverly, MA $55,637 $4,636 $1,069 $26.75 Salem, MA $55,027 $4,585 $1,058 $26.46 Glenwood Springs, CO $54,675 $4,556 $1,051 $26.29 Cambridge, MA $54,270 $4,522 $1,043 $26.09 Framingham, MA $54,044 $4,503 $1,039 $25.98 Hollis, OK $53,690 $4,474 $1,032 $25.81 Minnetonka, MN $53,676 $4,473 $1,032 $25.81 Nome, AK $53,418 $4,451 $1,027 $25.68 Worcester, MA $53,311 $4,442 $1,025 $25.63 Berkeley, CA $52,727 $4,393 $1,013 $25.35

Boring Machine Operator

Boring Machine Operator Salary

Q: How much does a Boring Machine Operator make?

The average annual pay for a boring machine operator in the United States is $43,062 a year — that works out to approximately $20.70 an hour. The middle 80% of Boring Machine Operators earn between $34,500 (10th percentile) and $58,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Boring Machine Operator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Boring Machine Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Operator Engineer at $41,967 (97.5%) above Boring Machine Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Operator Engineer $85,029 $7,085 $1,635 $40.88 Machine Tool Operator $52,407 $4,367 $1,007 $25.20 Power Equipment Operator $46,279 $3,856 $889 $22.25 Maintainer Operator $42,340 $3,528 $814 $20.36 Milling Machine Operator $41,401 $3,450 $796 $19.90

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Boring Machine Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$43,062

Columbus

Ohio

$41,594

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How much does a Boring Machine Operator make?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Boring Machine Operator in the United States is $43,062 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.70 an hour. This is the equivalent of $828/week or $3,588/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $64,000 and as low as $31,500, the majority of Boring Machine Operator salaries currently range between $35,000 (25th percentile) to $45,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $58,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Boring Machine Operator varies little (about 10000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Boring Machine Operator in your area makes on average $41,594 per year, or $1,468 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $43,062. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Boring Machine Operator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Boring 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 Boring Machine Operator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Boring Machine Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Beverly, MA, , with Salem, MA, and Glenwood Springs, CO, close behind in the second and third positions. Glenwood Springs, CO, beats the national average by $11,613 (27.0%), and Beverly, MA, furthers that trend with another $12,575 (29.2%) above the $43,062 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Boring 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 Beverly, MA, and Berkeley, 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 Boring Machine Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Beverly, MA	$55,637	$4,636	$1,069	$26.75
Salem, MA	$55,027	$4,585	$1,058	$26.46
Glenwood Springs, CO	$54,675	$4,556	$1,051	$26.29
Cambridge, MA	$54,270	$4,522	$1,043	$26.09
Framingham, MA	$54,044	$4,503	$1,039	$25.98
Hollis, OK	$53,690	$4,474	$1,032	$25.81
Minnetonka, MN	$53,676	$4,473	$1,032	$25.81
Nome, AK	$53,418	$4,451	$1,027	$25.68
Worcester, MA	$53,311	$4,442	$1,025	$25.63
Berkeley, CA	$52,727	$4,393	$1,013	$25.35

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Boring Machine Operator Jobs in the U.S.

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

For example Operator Engineer jobs pay as much as $41,967 (97.5%) more than the average Boring Machine Operator salary of $43,062. If you're qualified, finding work as a Operator Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Boring Machine Operator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Operator Engineer	$85,029	$7,085	$1,635	$40.88
Machine Tool Operator	$52,407	$4,367	$1,007	$25.20
Power Equipment Operator	$46,279	$3,856	$889	$22.25
Maintainer Operator	$42,340	$3,528	$814	$20.36
Milling Machine Operator	$41,401	$3,450	$796	$19.90

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