SOC 51-9191 · May 2025 · United States
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders across the United States is $46,460 per year, measured over 11,500 jobs. The highest state median is in Utah, at $65,500.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
Pay for this occupation varies by 109.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Utah pays $65,500 and Mississippi pays $31,250.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | $65,500 | 100 | |
| 2 | Oklahoma | $59,980 | 390 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $59,170 | — | |
| 4 | Idaho | $57,670 | 140 | |
| 5 | Washington | $56,580 | 320 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $56,540 | 120 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $53,320 | 500 | |
| 8 | Kentucky | $52,140 | 110 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $50,290 | 350 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $50,050 | 900 |
States with the most Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | 1,590 | $34,830 | |
| 2 | Ohio | 940 | $49,390 | |
| 3 | Oregon | 900 | $50,050 | |
| 4 | Texas | 790 | $48,450 | |
| 5 | Indiana | 690 | $40,380 | |
| 6 | California | 580 | $40,440 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 500 | $53,320 | |
| 8 | Mississippi | 430 | $31,250 | |
| 9 | New York | 400 | $42,130 | |
| 10 | Oklahoma | 390 | $59,980 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $100,830 | 250 |
| 2 | Little Rock | $61,400 | 60 |
| 3 | Minneapolis | $60,290 | 100 |
| 4 | Philadelphia | $57,400 | 90 |
| 5 | Gettysburg | $56,240 | 50 |
| 6 | Medford | $54,850 | 170 |
| 7 | Oshkosh | $54,840 | 70 |
| 8 | Green Bay | $52,000 | 40 |
| 9 | Washington | $51,560 | 50 |
| 10 | Dallas | $51,540 | 460 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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