SOC 51-9191 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Pennsylvania comes to $53,320 a year, ahead of the national median of $46,460 by 14.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Pennsylvania comes to $53,320 a year, ahead of the national median of $46,460 by 14.8%. Pay ranges from under $42,930 at the tenth percentile to more than $56,720 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $53,320 to $54,310.
Employment stands at 500, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Pennsylvania ranks number 7th out of 36 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Philadelphia records the highest median at $57,400. Of the 778 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 460th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,930 | −7.6% |
| 25th | $53,320 | +14.8% |
| Median (50th) | $53,320 | +14.8% |
| 75th | $54,310 | +16.9% |
| 90th | $56,720 | +22.1% |
| Mean | $52,790 | +13.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $57,400 | 90 | |
| 2 | Gettysburg | $56,240 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $53,320 goes as far as $54,631 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,631US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,320 a year, 14.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,930 to $56,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 500 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 36 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $57,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage is $53,320, or $25.63 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,460, so pay in Pennsylvania is 14.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Pennsylvania earns more than $56,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,930 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Philadelphia, at $57,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 500 jobs in this occupation in Pennsylvania. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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