Swiss Machine Operator

Swiss Machine Operator Salary

$34K

$57.5K

$81K

$56,946

/year

$27.38

/hour

Swiss Machine Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$56,946

Columbus

Ohio

$55,004

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    How much does a Swiss Machine Operator make?

    As of Jul 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Swiss Machine Operator in the United States is $56,946 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $27.38 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,095/week or $4,745/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $81,000 and as low as $34,000, the majority of Swiss Machine Operator salaries currently range between $48,500 (25th percentile) to $63,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $72,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Swiss Machine Operator varies greatly (by as much as 15000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Swiss Machine Operator in your area makes on average $55,004 per year, or $1,942 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $56,946. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Swiss Machine Operator salaries.

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

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Swiss Machine Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $11,655 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $13,695 (24.0%) above the $56,946 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Swiss 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 6% between Nome, AK, 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 Swiss Machine Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $70,641

    $33.96

    Berkeley, CA

    $69,726

    $33.52

    Sitka, AK

    $68,601

    $32.98

    Menlo Park, CA

    $67,104

    $32.26

    San Francisco, CA

    $67,092

    $32.26

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $66,834

    $32.13

    San Jose, CA

    $66,725

    $32.08

    Mountain View, CA

    $66,679

    $32.06

    Pennington County, SD

    $66,549

    $31.99

    Daly City, CA

    $65,983

    $31.72

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

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

    For example Cnc Engineer jobs pay as much as $25,081 (44.0%) more than the average Swiss Machine Operator salary of $56,946. If you're qualified, finding work as a Cnc Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Swiss Machine Operator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Cnc Engineer

    $82,027

    $39.44

    Maintenance Machinist

    $65,120

    $31.31

    Precision Machine

    $54,803

    $26.35

    Screw Machine Set Up

    $47,569

    $22.87

    Machine Tool Builder

    $47,468

    $22.82

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Swiss Machine Operator salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $56,946 per year or $27.38 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.