Manufacturing
Manufacturing Machine Operator Salary
What is the average salary for a Manufacturing Machine Operator?
As of Aug 22, 2026, the average annual pay for a Manufacturing Machine Operator in the United States is $37,380 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.97 an hour. This is the equivalent of $718/week or $3,115/month.
Manufacturing Machine Operator
Average Salary
$37,380
National Machine Operator
Average Salary
$37,827
How do Manufacturing Machine Operator salaries compare to the national average?
The average annual salary for Manufacturing Machine Operator jobs is 1.2%, or $447 below the national average for Machine Operator jobs.
What are job titles with similar salaries to Machine Operator at Manufacturing?
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production Operator | $37,553 | $3,129 | $722 | $18.05 |
| Production Laborer | $37,000 | $3,083 | $711 | $17.79 |
| Material Handler | $38,000 | $3,166 | $730 | $18.27 |
| Warehouse Forklift Operator | $38,000 | $3,166 | $730 | $18.27 |
| Assembler | $36,416 | $3,034 | $700 | $17.51 |
| Office Coordinator | $38,500 | $3,208 | $740 | $18.51 |
| Production Assembly Builder | $36,000 | $3,000 | $692 | $17.31 |
| Administrative Assistant | $38,875 | $3,239 | $747 | $18.69 |
| Warehouse Associate | $35,714 | $2,976 | $686 | $17.17 |
| Forklift Operator | $35,333 | $2,944 | $679 | $16.99 |
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