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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Pouch Machine Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Sitka, AK (20.5% above average), followed by Holdrege, NE and Wyoming, WY. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Sitka, AK $45,569 $3,797 $876 $21.91 Holdrege, NE $45,311 $3,775 $871 $21.78 Wyoming, WY $45,113 $3,759 $867 $21.69 Santa Clara, CA $44,673 $3,722 $859 $21.48 San Francisco, CA $44,566 $3,713 $857 $21.43 Sunnyvale, CA $44,395 $3,699 $853 $21.34 Buford, WY $44,376 $3,698 $853 $21.33 Livermore, CA $44,370 $3,697 $853 $21.33 San Jose, CA $44,333 $3,694 $852 $21.31 Waimea, HI $44,119 $3,676 $848 $21.21

Pouch Machine Operator

Pouch Machine Operator Salary

Q: How much does a Pouch Machine Operator make?

The average annual pay for a pouch machine operator in the United States is $37,827 a year — that works out to approximately $18.19 an hour. The middle 80% of Pouch Machine Operators earn between $30,500 (10th percentile) and $45,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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

We found several jobs related to Pouch Machine Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Penn Mechanical Group at $61,027 (161.3%) above Pouch Machine Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Penn Mechanical Group $98,854 $8,237 $1,901 $47.53 Manlift Operator $50,869 $4,239 $978 $24.46 Conveyor Operator $42,486 $3,540 $817 $20.43 Mail Handler $34,882 $2,906 $670 $16.77 Rebar Detailing $34,213 $2,851 $657 $16.45

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Pouch Machine Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$37,827

Columbus

Ohio

$36,537

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How much does a Pouch Machine Operator make?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average annual pay for a Pouch 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 Pouch 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 Pouch 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 Pouch 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 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Pouch Machine Operator salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Pouch Machine Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Sitka, AK, , with Holdrege, NE, and Wyoming, WY, close behind in the second and third positions. Wyoming, WY, beats the national average by $7,286 (19.3%), and Sitka, AK, furthers that trend with another $7,742 (20.5%) 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 Pouch 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 3% between Sitka, AK, and Waimea, HI, , 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 Pouch Machine Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Sitka, AK	$45,569	$3,797	$876	$21.91
Holdrege, NE	$45,311	$3,775	$871	$21.78
Wyoming, WY	$45,113	$3,759	$867	$21.69
Santa Clara, CA	$44,673	$3,722	$859	$21.48
San Francisco, CA	$44,566	$3,713	$857	$21.43
Sunnyvale, CA	$44,395	$3,699	$853	$21.34
Buford, WY	$44,376	$3,698	$853	$21.33
Livermore, CA	$44,370	$3,697	$853	$21.33
San Jose, CA	$44,333	$3,694	$852	$21.31
Waimea, HI	$44,119	$3,676	$848	$21.21

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

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

For example Penn Mechanical Group jobs pay as much as $61,027 (161.3%) more than the average Pouch Machine Operator salary of $37,827. If you're qualified, finding work as a Penn Mechanical Group may help you make more money than that of the average Pouch Machine Operator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Penn Mechanical Group	$98,854	$8,237	$1,901	$47.53
Manlift Operator	$50,869	$4,239	$978	$24.46
Conveyor Operator	$42,486	$3,540	$817	$20.43
Mail Handler	$34,882	$2,906	$670	$16.77
Rebar Detailing	$34,213	$2,851	$657	$16.45

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