SOC 43-9071 · May 2025 · United States
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer across the United States is $40,960 per year, measured over 25,130 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $56,010.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Pay for this occupation varies by 74.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $56,010 and Arizona pays $32,060.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $56,010 | 70 | |
| 2 | Vermont | $48,380 | 60 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $47,470 | — | |
| 4 | California | $47,150 | 2,320 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $46,860 | 250 | |
| 6 | Washington | $46,290 | 340 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $45,890 | 630 | |
| 8 | New York | $45,740 | 3,780 | |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $45,560 | 70 | |
| 10 | Nevada | $45,330 | 70 |
States with the most Office Machine Operators, Except Computer jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 3,780 | $45,740 | |
| 2 | California | 2,320 | $47,150 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | 1,570 | $39,360 | |
| 4 | Texas | 1,550 | $37,060 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 1,230 | $36,720 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 1,150 | $44,360 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 1,020 | $36,730 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 930 | $44,480 | |
| 9 | Missouri | 880 | $37,760 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 750 | $38,380 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $53,810 | 210 |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $53,320 | 40 |
| 3 | Salem | $50,670 | 30 |
| 4 | Anchorage | $50,230 | 40 |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $48,310 | 850 |
| 6 | Springfield | $48,290 | 70 |
| 7 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $48,060 | 100 |
| 8 | Denver | $47,840 | — |
| 9 | Boston | $47,470 | — |
| 10 | San Diego | $47,440 | 130 |
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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