Corrugated Machine Operator

Corrugated Machine Operator Salary

$25K

$37K

$48.5K

$37,827

/year

$18.19

/hour

Corrugated Machine Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$37,827

Columbus

Ohio

$36,537

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    How much does a Corrugated Machine Operator make?

    As of Aug 7, 2026, the average annual pay for a Corrugated 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 Corrugated 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 Corrugated 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 Corrugated 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 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Corrugated Machine Operator salaries.

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

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Corrugated 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 Corrugated 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 4% between Berkeley, CA, and Livermore, 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 Corrugated 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 Jose, CA

    $44,859

    $21.57

    Santa Clara, CA

    $44,673

    $21.48

    San Francisco, CA

    $44,566

    $21.43

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $44,395

    $21.34

    Buford, WY

    $44,376

    $21.33

    Livermore, CA

    $44,370

    $21.33

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

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

    For example Control Operator jobs pay as much as $13,418 (35.5%) more than the average Corrugated Machine Operator salary of $37,827. If you're qualified, finding work as a Control Operator may help you make more money than that of the average Corrugated Machine Operator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Control Operator

    $51,245

    $24.64

    Manlift Operator

    $50,869

    $24.46

    Plate Mounter

    $36,861

    $17.72

    Entry Level Machine Operator

    $36,327

    $17.46

    Filling Machine Operator

    $35,817

    $17.22

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    Infographic detailing Corrugated Machine Operator salary across the United States as of August 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.