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

We've identified 1 cities in Washington where Machine Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Seattle (0.5% above average), followed by Bellevue and Tukwila. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Seattle $43,048 $3,587 $827 $20.70 Bellevue $42,693 $3,557 $821 $20.53 Tukwila $42,676 $3,556 $820 $20.52 Kent $42,663 $3,555 $820 $20.51 Renton $42,549 $3,545 $818 $20.46 Mukilteo $42,489 $3,540 $817 $20.43 Redmond $42,364 $3,530 $814 $20.37 Bothell $42,286 $3,523 $813 $20.33 Federal Way $42,243 $3,520 $812 $20.31 Arlington $41,899 $3,491 $805 $20.14

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Machine Operator Salary in Washington

Q: How much does a Machine Operator make in Washington?

The average annual pay for a machine operator in Washington is $42,842 a year — that works out to approximately $20.60 an hour. That is 13.3% above the national average of $37,827. The middle 80% of Machine Operators earn between $34,544 (10th percentile) and $51,533 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Machine Operator Jobs in Washington?

We found several jobs related to Machine Operator in Washington that pay more on average. Topping the list is Machine Operator Assistant at $730 (1.7%) above Machine Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Machine Operator Assistant $43,572 $3,631 $837 $20.95 3Rd Shift Machine Operator $43,290 $3,607 $832 $20.81 Machinery Operator $42,842 $3,570 $823 $20.60 Overhead Crane Operator $42,738 $3,561 $821 $20.55 Plastic Machine Operator $37,941 $3,161 $729 $18.24

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Machine Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$37,827

Washington

$42,842

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How much does a Machine Operator make in Washington?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Machine Operator in Washington is $42,842 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.60 an hour. This is the equivalent of $823/week or $3,570/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $54,931 and as low as $28,315, the majority of Machine Operator salaries currently range between $38,500 (25th percentile) to $45,900 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $51,533 annually in Washington. The average pay range for a Machine Operator varies little (about 7400), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

Washington ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Machine Operator salaries.

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

We've identified 1 cities where the typical salary for a Machine Operator job is above the average in Washington in Washington. Topping the list is Seattle, , with Bellevue, and Tukwila, close behind in the second and third positions. Tukwila, beats the average in Washington by $166 (0.4%), and Seattle, furthers that trend with another $206 (0.5%) above the $42,842 average.

With these 1 cities paying on average above the average for Washington, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a 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 2% between Seattle, and Arlington, , 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 Machine Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Seattle	$43,048	$3,587	$827	$20.70
Bellevue	$42,693	$3,557	$821	$20.53
Tukwila	$42,676	$3,556	$820	$20.52
Kent	$42,663	$3,555	$820	$20.51
Renton	$42,549	$3,545	$818	$20.46
Mukilteo	$42,489	$3,540	$817	$20.43
Redmond	$42,364	$3,530	$814	$20.37
Bothell	$42,286	$3,523	$813	$20.33
Federal Way	$42,243	$3,520	$812	$20.31
Arlington	$41,899	$3,491	$805	$20.14

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Machine Operator Jobs in Washington

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Machine Operator job category in Washington, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $42842 state average for Machine Operator jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Machine Operator Assistant	$43,572	$3,631	$837	$20.95
3Rd Shift Machine Operator	$43,290	$3,607	$832	$20.81
Machinery Operator	$42,842	$3,570	$823	$20.60
Overhead Crane Operator	$42,738	$3,561	$821	$20.55
Plastic Machine Operator	$37,941	$3,161	$729	$18.24

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ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic detailing Machine Operator salary in Washington as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $38,500 to $51,533 annually, with the Washington average at $42,842 per year or $20.60 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Washington for Machine Operator jobs, with Seattle leading at $43,048 annually.

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