What are the main factors that influence an Assembly/Machine Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Assembly/Machine Operator?

The MFG Nondurable industry offers the highest average compensation for Assembly/Machine Operator roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assembly/Machine Operator's salary?

An Assembly/Machine Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $42,584 for beginners, reaching about $51,797 at mid-level, and approach $80,881 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assembly/Machine Operator?

Assembly/Machine Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assembly/Machine Operator roles are District of Columbia $47,624, California $47,443, Massachusetts $46,811. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assembly/Machine Operator roles make?

Salaries for Assembly/Machine Operator level roles vary by specialization: Operator: $47,136.

Assembly/Machine Operator Salary in Virginia

How much does an Assembly/Machine Operator make in Virginia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assembly/Machine Operator in Virginia is $43,314 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Assembly/Machine Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,006
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,011 to $46,817
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,004

10% $37,004

50% (Median) $43,314

90% $50,006

Assembly/Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,817	$3,901	$900	$23
Average	$43,314	$3,609	$833	$21
25th Percentile	$40,011	$3,334	$769	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Assembly/Machine Operator Salaries

An Assembly/Machine Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assembly/Machine Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assembly/Machine Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $42,584
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,644
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,797
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,637
Expert (over 8 years): $80,881

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assembly/Machine Operator	less than 1 year	$42,584
Machine Operator II	1-2 years	$45,644
Machine Operator III	2-4 years	$51,797
Machine Operator IV	5-8 years	$55,637
Machine Operator Supervisor	over 8 years	$80,881

How Do Assembly/Machine Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assembly/Machine Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,624.
California: $47,443.
Massachusetts: $46,811.

District of Columbia $47,624 California $47,443 Massachusetts $46,811 Washington $46,639 New Jersey $46,622 Alaska $46,561 Connecticut $45,968 New York $45,727

Hawaii $44,957 Rhode Island $44,596 Maryland $44,350 Minnesota $44,015 Colorado $43,886 Illinois $43,843 Oregon $43,679 Delaware $43,559

New Hampshire $43,483 Virginia $43,314 Pennsylvania $42,819 Nevada $42,570 North Dakota $42,488 Michigan $42,359 Wisconsin $42,312 Vermont $42,217

Texas $41,955 Maine $41,937 Arizona $41,912 Ohio $41,882 Georgia $41,486 Indiana $41,288 Wyoming $41,249 Utah $41,189

Iowa $41,163 Kansas $40,957 Louisiana $40,897 North Carolina $40,875 Missouri $40,866 Florida $40,699 Montana $40,608 Nebraska $40,522

Kentucky $40,475 South Carolina $40,303 Tennessee $40,195 Idaho $40,152 New Mexico $39,838 Oklahoma $39,770 Alabama $39,516 South Dakota $39,090

Arkansas $38,858 West Virginia $38,733 Mississippi $38,359

Top Paying Cities for Assembly/Machine Operator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $39,834
Lambsburg: $39,919
Laurel Fork: $39,964

Ivanhoe, VA $39,834

Lambsburg, VA $39,919

Laurel Fork, VA $39,964

Marion, VA $39,626

Max Meadows, VA $39,897

Meadowview, VA $39,269

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $39,588

Rocky Gap, VA $39,610

Ruther Glen, VA $41,783

Sealston, VA $42,864

Sharps, VA $41,599

Spotsylvania, VA $42,173

Sparta, VA $41,952

Stafford, VA $44,101

Stratford, VA $42,413

Tappahannock, VA $41,856

Thornburg, VA $42,312

Unionville, VA $41,625

Village, VA $41,804

Warsaw, VA $41,952

Weems, VA $41,129

Sandy Point, VA $42,007

White Stone, VA $41,014

Wicomico Church, VA $41,313

Woodford, VA $42,139

Zacata, VA $42,282

Winchester, VA $42,083

Bentonville, VA $41,722

Berryville, VA $42,690

Boyce, VA $42,768

Brucetown, VA $42,111

Chester Gap, VA $42,519

Clear Brook, VA $41,899

Cross Junction, VA $40,540

Fishers Hill, VA $41,123

Flint Hill, VA $42,288

Front Royal, VA $42,313

Gore, VA $40,767

Hume, VA $42,860

Huntly, VA $42,359

Strasburg, VA $40,962

Linden, VA $42,964

Markham, VA $42,954

Maurertown, VA $40,405

Middletown, VA $41,762

Millwood, VA $42,691

Rileyville, VA $41,255

Earlysville, VA $40,650

Esmont, VA $40,274

Faber, VA $40,096

Fishersville, VA $40,469

Free Union, VA $40,583

Gordonsville, VA $41,008

Greenwood, VA $40,420

Ivy, VA $40,667

Keene, VA $40,437

Keswick, VA $40,748

Locust Dale, VA $41,192

Lovingston, VA $39,666

Lyndhurst, VA $39,964

Montpelier Station, VA $41,018

Nellysford, VA $40,011

North Garden, VA $40,397

Orange, VA $41,420

Palmyra, VA $40,765

Piney River, VA $39,481

Quinque, VA $40,754

Roseland, VA $39,633

Ruckersville, VA $40,737

Schuyler, VA $40,133

Shipman, VA $39,660

Somerset, VA $41,020

Stanardsville, VA $40,618

Troy, VA $40,810

Tyro, VA $39,741

Waynesboro, VA $40,531

White Hall, VA $40,603

Woodberry Forest, VA $41,179

Achilles, VA $40,553

Amelia Court House, VA $41,306

Ark, VA $40,811

Arvonia, VA $40,449

Ashland, VA $41,708

Aylett, VA $41,728

Barhamsville, VA $41,127

Beaumont, VA $41,296

Beaverdam, VA $41,704

Bena, VA $40,541

Bohannon, VA $40,707

Bremo Bluff, VA $40,712

Bruington, VA $41,644

Bumpass, VA $41,641

Cardinal, VA $40,725

Cartersville, VA $41,048

Charles City, VA $41,384

Christchurch, VA $41,046

Church View, VA $41,141

Cobbs Creek, VA $40,839

Columbia, VA $40,942

Crozier, VA $41,571

Cumberland, VA $40,714

Deltaville, VA $40,872

Diggs, VA $40,723

Redwood, VA $39,632

Rich Creek, VA $39,767

Ridgeway, VA $40,044

Riner, VA $39,763

Ripplemead, VA $39,660

Rocky Mount, VA $39,668

Salem, VA $39,474

Sandy Level, VA $39,752

Shawsville, VA $39,596

Spencer, VA $40,035

Staffordsville, VA $39,835

Stanleytown, VA $40,110

Stuart, VA $40,024

Thaxton, VA $39,549

Troutville, VA $39,533

Union Hall, VA $39,675

Vesta, VA $39,973

Villamont, VA $39,529

Vinton, VA $39,455

Wirtz, VA $39,552

Woolwine, VA $39,945

Bristol, VA $38,481

Abingdon, VA $39,052

Andover, VA $38,936

Appalachia, VA $38,936

Bee, VA $39,417

Ben Hur, VA $39,097

Big Stone Gap, VA $38,589

Birchleaf, VA $39,456

Blackwater, VA $38,637

Castlewood, VA $38,750

Cleveland, VA $39,220

Clinchco, VA $39,421

Clintwood, VA $39,376

Coeburn, VA $39,001

Damascus, VA $39,358

Dante, VA $39,223

Davenport, VA $39,494

Dryden, VA $38,715

Duffield, VA $38,388

Dungannon, VA $38,527

East Stone Gap, VA $38,670

Ewing, VA $39,592

Fort Blackmore, VA $38,281

Gate City, VA $38,019

Haysi, VA $39,647

Hiltons, VA $38,109

Honaker, VA $39,439

Jonesville, VA $39,193

Keokee, VA $38,830

Lebanon, VA $39,068

Mc Clure, VA $39,230

Mendota, VA $38,493

Nickelsville, VA $38,332

Nora, VA $39,127

Norton, VA $38,978

Pennington Gap, VA $38,820

Pound, VA $39,139

Rosedale, VA $39,396

Rose Hill, VA $39,522

Saint Charles, VA $39,048

Saint Paul, VA $38,997

Weber City, VA $37,903

Whitetop, VA $39,512

Wise, VA $39,082

Pulaski, VA $39,937

Atkins, VA $39,599

Austinville, VA $39,919

Barren Springs, VA $39,953

Bastian, VA $39,605

Bland, VA $39,698

Broadford, VA $39,564

Cana, VA $39,980

Ceres, VA $39,567

Chilhowie, VA $39,554

Cripple Creek, VA $39,733

Crockett, VA $39,723

Draper, VA $39,903

Dugspur, VA $39,933

Elk Creek, VA $39,705

Emory, VA $39,442

Fancy Gap, VA $39,946

Fries, VA $39,838

Galax, VA $39,903

Glade Spring, VA $39,364

Rural Retreat, VA $39,673

Saltville, VA $39,571

Speedwell, VA $39,699

Sugar Grove, VA $39,609

Tannersville, VA $39,540

Troutdale, VA $39,581

Willis, VA $39,912

Woodlawn, VA $39,927

Wytheville, VA $39,815

Staunton, VA $40,481

Augusta Springs, VA $40,310

Bacova, VA $40,121

Blue Grass, VA $40,137

Brownsburg, VA $39,897

Buena Vista, VA $39,570

Churchville, VA $40,594

Clifton Forge, VA $39,986

Covington, VA $39,769

Craigsville, VA $40,315

Crimora, VA $40,636

Deerfield, VA $40,346

Doe Hill, VA $40,312

Fairfield, VA $39,838

Fort Defiance, VA $40,666

Glen Wilton, VA $39,834

Goshen, VA $40,141

Greenville, VA $40,116

Grottoes, VA $40,673

Head Waters, VA $40,379

Hot Springs, VA $40,009

Iron Gate, VA $40,054

Lexington, VA $39,909

Low Moor, VA $39,961

Mc Dowell, VA $40,328

Middlebrook, VA $40,126

Millboro, VA $40,158

Mint Spring, VA $40,328

Montebello, VA $39,761

Monterey, VA $40,212

Mount Sidney, VA $40,684

Mustoe, VA $40,278

New Hope, VA $40,660

Port Republic, VA $40,651

Raphine, VA $39,946

Rockbridge Baths, VA $39,985

Selma, VA $40,000

Steeles Tavern, VA $40,028

Stuarts Draft, VA $40,177

Swoope, VA $40,410

Verona, VA $40,684

Vesuvius, VA $39,671

Warm Springs, VA $40,134

West Augusta, VA $40,434

Weyers Cave, VA $40,694

Williamsville, VA $40,350

Lynchburg, VA $38,978

Altavista, VA $39,348

Alton, VA $40,208

Amherst, VA $39,243

Appomattox, VA $39,314

Bedford, VA $39,554

Big Island, VA $39,337

Blairs, VA $40,198

Brookneal, VA $39,504

Buffalo Junction, VA $40,335

Callands, VA $40,004

Chatham, VA $40,037

Clifford, VA $39,303

Clover, VA $40,110

Cluster Springs, VA $40,333

Coleman Falls, VA $39,139

Concord, VA $39,032

Crystal Hill, VA $40,048

Danville, VA $40,230

Hillsville, VA $39,980

Carson, VA $41,521

Hiwassee, VA $39,849

Independence, VA $39,711

Annandale, VA $47,250

Burke, VA $46,807

Dumfries, VA $45,437

Dunn Loring, VA $47,310

Fairfax, VA $46,604

Fairfax Station, VA $46,477

Falls Church, VA $47,352

Fort Belvoir, VA $46,779

Great Falls, VA $46,605

Greenway, VA $47,351

Lorton, VA $46,515

Merrifield, VA $47,201

Mc Lean, VA $47,346

West Mclean, VA $47,351

Mount Vernon, VA $46,954

Newington, VA $46,847

Dry Fork, VA $40,121

Brooke, VA $43,781

Evington, VA $39,195

Forest, VA $39,118

Gladstone, VA $39,348

Gladys, VA $39,349

Glasgow, VA $39,600

Goode, VA $39,247

Gretna, VA $39,752

Halifax, VA $40,196

Howardsville, VA $40,132

Hurt, VA $39,529

Java, VA $39,991

Ararat, VA $39,971

Axton, VA $40,094

Bassett, VA $40,065

Belspring, VA $39,857

Bent Mountain, VA $39,519

Blacksburg, VA $39,669

Blue Ridge, VA $39,506

Boones Mill, VA $39,491

Buchanan, VA $39,639

Callaway, VA $39,594

Christiansburg, VA $39,673

Cascade, VA $40,059

Catawba, VA $39,571

Check, VA $39,656

Claudville, VA $39,947

Cloverdale, VA $39,432

Collinsville, VA $40,198

Copper Hill, VA $39,603

Critz, VA $40,011

Daleville, VA $39,472

Dublin, VA $39,878

Eagle Rock, VA $39,753

Eggleston, VA $39,798

Elliston, VA $39,563

Ferrum, VA $39,816

Fieldale, VA $40,141

Fincastle, VA $39,595

Floyd, VA $39,819

Glade Hill, VA $39,641

Glen Lyn, VA $39,671

Goodview, VA $39,501

Hardy, VA $39,485

Henry, VA $39,875

Huddleston, VA $39,632

Keeling, VA $40,158

Chester, VA $41,716

Chesterfield, VA $41,691

Church Road, VA $41,554

Colonial Heights, VA $41,733

Courtland, VA $40,730

Dendron, VA $40,852

Dewitt, VA $41,420

Dinwiddie, VA $41,534

Disputanta, VA $41,568

Dolphin, VA $40,965

Drewryville, VA $40,641

Ebony, VA $40,361

Elberon, VA $40,684

Emporia, VA $40,733

Ford, VA $41,457

Franklin, VA $40,605

Freeman, VA $40,956

Gasburg, VA $40,448

Hopewell, VA $41,647

Ivor, VA $40,670

Jarratt, VA $41,085

Lawrenceville, VA $40,814

Mc Kenney, VA $41,312

Meredithville, VA $40,755

Newsoms, VA $40,471

Prince George, VA $41,686

Rawlings, VA $41,153

Sedley, VA $40,785

Skippers, VA $40,570

Spring Grove, VA $41,073

Stony Creek, VA $41,310

Surry, VA $40,584

Sussex, VA $41,217

Sutherland, VA $41,651

Valentines, VA $40,485

Wakefield, VA $40,837

Warfield, VA $41,186

Waverly, VA $41,158

White Plains, VA $40,463

Wilsons, VA $41,334

Yale, VA $41,050

Zuni, VA $40,654

Claremont, VA $41,128

Farmville, VA $40,357

Baskerville, VA $40,291

Indian Valley, VA $39,877

Mc Coy, VA $39,790

Martinsville, VA $40,132

Meadows Of Dan, VA $39,983

Moneta, VA $39,567

Montvale, VA $39,566

Narrows, VA $39,791

Newbern, VA $39,826

New Castle, VA $39,598

Newport, VA $39,688

New River, VA $39,935

Oriskany, VA $39,675

Paint Bank, VA $39,612

Parrott, VA $39,809

Patrick Springs, VA $40,057

Pearisburg, VA $39,830

Pembroke, VA $39,829

Penhook, VA $39,773

Pilot, VA $39,687

Pittsville, VA $39,753

Radford, VA $39,891

Long Island, VA $39,498

Lowry, VA $39,322

Lynch Station, VA $39,502

Madison Heights, VA $38,979

Monroe, VA $39,173

Naruna, VA $39,379

Nathalie, VA $39,855

Natural Bridge, VA $39,725

Natural Bridge Station, VA $39,554

Nelson, VA $40,395

Norwood, VA $39,499

Ringgold, VA $40,173

Rustburg, VA $39,069

Scottsburg, VA $40,251

Scottsville, VA $40,469

South Boston, VA $40,286

Spout Spring, VA $39,141

Sutherlin, VA $40,177

Sweet Briar, VA $39,094

Vernon Hill, VA $40,129

Virgilina, VA $40,299

Wingina, VA $39,733

Amonate, VA $39,644

Bandy, VA $39,558

Big Rock, VA $39,773

Bishop, VA $39,561

Bluefield, VA $39,684

Boissevain, VA $39,586

Breaks, VA $39,708

Burkes Garden, VA $39,602

Cedar Bluff, VA $39,660

Doran, VA $39,823

Falls Mills, VA $39,586

Grundy, VA $39,839

Horsepen, VA $39,577

Hurley, VA $39,635

Jewell Ridge, VA $39,660

Keen Mountain, VA $39,815

Mavisdale, VA $39,664

Maxie, VA $39,781

North Tazewell, VA $39,654

Oakwood, VA $39,837

Pilgrims Knob, VA $39,729

Pocahontas, VA $39,599

Pounding Mill, VA $39,715

Raven, VA $39,804

Red Ash, VA $39,841

Richlands, VA $39,818

Rowe, VA $39,678

Shortt Gap, VA $39,767

Swords Creek, VA $39,667

Tazewell, VA $39,592

Vansant, VA $39,668

Whitewood, VA $39,672

Wolford, VA $39,679

Boydton, VA $40,377

Bracey, VA $40,481

Brodnax, VA $40,637

Buckingham, VA $39,925

Burkeville, VA $40,543

Charlotte Court House, VA $39,962

Chase City, VA $40,169

Clarksville, VA $40,449

Crewe, VA $40,802

Cullen, VA $39,843

Dillwyn, VA $40,324

Drakes Branch, VA $40,165

Dundas, VA $40,762

Evergreen, VA $39,352

Fort Mitchell, VA $40,164

Green Bay, VA $40,319

Hampden Sydney, VA $40,418

Kenbridge, VA $40,544

Keysville, VA $40,161

La Crosse, VA $40,419

Lunenburg, VA $40,237

Meherrin, VA $40,241

Nottoway, VA $40,739

Pamplin, VA $39,710

Phenix, VA $39,530

Prospect, VA $39,959

Randolph, VA $40,027

Red House, VA $39,415

Red Oak, VA $40,221

Rice, VA $40,595

Saxe, VA $40,134

Skipwith, VA $40,249

South Hill, VA $40,404

Victoria, VA $40,379

Wylliesburg, VA $40,185

Roanoke, VA $39,404

Wachapreague, VA $40,915

Wardtown, VA $40,835

Wattsville, VA $40,953

Willis Wharf, VA $40,903

Windsor, VA $40,554

Withams, VA $40,921

Norfolk, VA $40,346

Newport News, VA $40,436

Fort Eustis, VA $40,452

Hampton, VA $40,461

Fort Monroe, VA $40,439

Poquoson, VA $40,448

Yorktown, VA $40,496

Lackey, VA $40,512

Seaford, VA $40,463

Portsmouth, VA $40,357

Fort Lee, VA $41,731

Petersburg, VA $41,731

Virginia State University, VA $41,731

Alberta, VA $40,906

Ammon, VA $41,454

Blackstone, VA $41,104

Boykins, VA $40,519

Branchville, VA $40,423

Capron, VA $40,718

Round Hill, VA $43,750

Catharpin, VA $45,389

Delaplane, VA $43,292

Ashburn, VA $45,577

Chantilly, VA $46,057

Gainesville, VA $45,020

Hamilton, VA $44,340

Lincoln, VA $44,296

Sterling, VA $46,132

Haymarket, VA $44,977

Herndon, VA $46,302

Leesburg, VA $44,861

Lovettsville, VA $43,867

Nokesville, VA $45,075

Upperville, VA $43,436

Warrenton, VA $43,593

Reston, VA $46,568

Waterford, VA $44,267

The Plains, VA $44,391

Doswell, VA $41,722

Dutton, VA $40,830

Fork Union, VA $40,837

Foster, VA $40,698

Glen Allen, VA $41,816

Gloucester, VA $40,786

Gloucester Point, VA $40,540

Goochland, VA $41,360

Grimstead, VA $40,801

Gum Spring, VA $41,360

Gwynn, VA $40,800

Hadensville, VA $41,295

Hallieford, VA $40,788

Hanover, VA $41,730

Hardyville, VA $40,909

Hartfield, VA $40,924

Hayes, VA $40,565

Henrico, VA $41,847

Hudgins, VA $40,769

Jamaica, VA $41,278

Jamestown, VA $40,658

Jetersville, VA $40,832

Kents Store, VA $40,928

King And Queen Court House, VA $41,340

King William, VA $41,555

Lanexa, VA $41,276

Lightfoot, VA $40,858

Little Plymouth, VA $41,288

Locust Hill, VA $41,046

Louisa, VA $41,353

Macon, VA $41,400

Maidens, VA $41,518

Manakin Sabot, VA $41,654

Mannboro, VA $41,383

Manquin, VA $41,676

Maryus, VA $40,545

Mascot, VA $41,167

Mathews, VA $40,722

Burgess, VA $41,428

Accomac, VA $40,882

Assawoman, VA $40,899

Atlantic, VA $40,954

Battery Park, VA $40,442

Belle Haven, VA $40,859

Birdsnest, VA $40,782

Bloxom, VA $40,945

Cape Charles, VA $40,726

Capeville, VA $40,734

Carrollton, VA $40,437

Carrsville, VA $40,622

Cheriton, VA $40,730

Chesapeake, VA $40,452

Chincoteague Island, VA $40,980

Wallops Island, VA $40,950

Craddockville, VA $40,865

Davis Wharf, VA $40,857

Eastville, VA $40,745

Exmore, VA $40,841

Franktown, VA $40,795

Greenbackville, VA $41,073

Greenbush, VA $40,955

Hacksneck, VA $40,842

Hallwood, VA $40,934

Harborton, VA $40,942

Horntown, VA $41,004

Oak Hall, VA $40,919

Isle Of Wight, VA $40,528

Jamesville, VA $40,819

Jenkins Bridge, VA $40,940

Keller, VA $40,891

Locustville, VA $40,890

Machipongo, VA $40,775

Mappsville, VA $40,925

Marionville, VA $40,775

Mears, VA $40,904

Melfa, VA $40,897

Modest Town, VA $41,002

Nassawadox, VA $40,817

Nelsonia, VA $41,005

New Church, VA $40,990

Onancock, VA $40,931

Onley, VA $40,886

Oyster, VA $40,739

Painter, VA $40,866

Parksley, VA $40,953

Pungoteague, VA $40,884

Quinby, VA $40,776

Rescue, VA $40,440

Sanford, VA $40,997

Saxis, VA $41,004

Seaview, VA $40,731

Smithfield, VA $40,484

Suffolk, VA $40,465

Tangier, VA $41,105

Tasley, VA $40,974

Temperanceville, VA $40,934

Townsend, VA $40,739

Virginia Beach, VA $40,991

Dulles, VA $46,581

Aldie, VA $45,111

Amissville, VA $42,916

Arcola, VA $45,563

Manassas, VA $45,637

Marshall, VA $43,545

Middleburg, VA $44,346

Catlett, VA $44,554

Centreville, VA $45,822

Clifton, VA $46,208

Orlean, VA $43,153

Paeonian Springs, VA $44,552

Paris, VA $43,153

Philomont, VA $44,215

Purcellville, VA $43,887

Bluemont, VA $43,300

Bristow, VA $45,283

Broad Run, VA $44,478

Calverton, VA $44,377

Casanova, VA $44,451

Rectortown, VA $43,492

Mechanicsville, VA $41,763

Midlothian, VA $41,700

Millers Tavern, VA $41,758

Mineral, VA $41,608

Moon, VA $40,740

Moseley, VA $41,561

New Canton, VA $40,660

New Kent, VA $41,534

New Point, VA $40,638

Newtown, VA $41,886

Norge, VA $40,918

North, VA $40,776

Oilville, VA $41,571

Onemo, VA $40,689

Ordinary, VA $40,600

Port Haywood, VA $40,632

Powhatan, VA $41,433

Providence Forge, VA $41,463

Quinton, VA $41,676

Rockville, VA $41,617

Ruthville, VA $41,377

Saint Stephens Church, VA $41,753

Saluda, VA $41,062

Sandston, VA $41,772

Sandy Hook, VA $41,352

Schley, VA $40,697

Severn, VA $40,567

Shacklefords, VA $41,084

State Farm, VA $41,537

Stevensville, VA $41,439

Studley, VA $41,760

Susan, VA $40,648

Toano, VA $41,046

Topping, VA $41,010

Trevilians, VA $41,327

Richmond, VA $41,858

Urbanna, VA $41,205

Wake, VA $40,948

Walkerton, VA $41,497

Ware Neck, VA $40,713

Water View, VA $41,196

West Point, VA $41,338

White Marsh, VA $40,645

Wicomico, VA $40,574

Williamsburg, VA $40,644

Woods Cross Roads, VA $40,791

Montpelier, VA $41,555

Oakton, VA $46,711

Occoquan, VA $46,367

Quantico, VA $44,826

Springfield, VA $47,127

Triangle, VA $45,151

Vienna, VA $47,127

Woodbridge, VA $46,032

Arlington, VA $47,364

Fort Myer, VA $47,365

Mattaponi, VA $41,184

Dhs, VA $47,364

Fort Valley, VA $40,948

Star Tannery, VA $40,548

Stephens City, VA $42,098

Stephenson, VA $42,126

Toms Brook, VA $40,925

White Post, VA $42,461

Woodstock, VA $40,587

Culpeper, VA $41,928

Aroda, VA $40,901

Banco, VA $41,039

Bealeton, VA $43,408

Boston, VA $41,817

Brandy Station, VA $42,663

Brightwood, VA $41,248

Castleton, VA $42,276

Elkwood, VA $42,607

Etlan, VA $41,153

Goldvein, VA $43,599

Graves Mill, VA $40,845

Haywood, VA $41,237

Hood, VA $40,588

Jeffersonton, VA $43,138

Leon, VA $41,422

Lignum, VA $42,361

Madison, VA $40,842

Midland, VA $43,840

Mitchells, VA $41,593

Oakpark, VA $41,100

Pratts, VA $40,837

Radiant, VA $40,988

Rapidan, VA $41,358

Remington, VA $43,063

Reva, VA $41,468

Richardsville, VA $42,714

Rixeyville, VA $42,604

Rochelle, VA $40,824

Somerville, VA $43,924

Sperryville, VA $41,427

Stevensburg, VA $42,445

Sumerduck, VA $43,074

Syria, VA $40,687

Viewtown, VA $42,632

Washington, VA $42,154

Wolftown, VA $40,591

Woodville, VA $41,836

Harrisonburg, VA $40,756

Basye, VA $40,431

Bergton, VA $40,306

Bridgewater, VA $40,680

Broadway, VA $40,555

Criders, VA $40,378

Dayton, VA $40,541

Edinburg, VA $40,500

Elkton, VA $40,622

Alexandria, VA $47,359

Fredericksburg, VA $42,911

Bowling Green, VA $42,078

Burr Hill, VA $42,083

Callao, VA $41,841

Caret, VA $42,340

Center Cross, VA $41,620

Champlain, VA $42,243

Coles Point, VA $42,402

Colonial Beach, VA $42,640

Corbin, VA $42,376

Dahlgren, VA $44,038

Dogue, VA $42,611

Dunnsville, VA $41,769

Edwardsville, VA $41,482

Farnham, VA $41,605

Garrisonville, VA $44,400

Hague, VA $42,095

Hartwood, VA $43,035

Haynesville, VA $42,060

Heathsville, VA $41,443

Hustle, VA $42,269

Irvington, VA $41,111

Jersey, VA $42,670

Kilmarnock, VA $41,146

King George, VA $43,336

Kinsale, VA $42,014

Ladysmith, VA $41,835

Lancaster, VA $41,247

Laneview, VA $41,347

Lively, VA $41,285

Locust Grove, VA $42,095

Loretto, VA $42,276

Lottsburg, VA $41,763

Merry Point, VA $41,182

Milford, VA $41,923

Mollusk, VA $41,197

Montross, VA $42,370

Morattico, VA $41,411

Mount Holly, VA $42,229

Ninde, VA $43,432

Nuttsville, VA $41,370

Oldhams, VA $41,980

Ophelia, VA $41,450

Partlow, VA $42,198

Port Royal, VA $42,266

Rappahannock Academy, VA $42,274

Reedville, VA $41,419

Rhoadesville, VA $41,698

Rollins Fork, VA $42,638

Fulks Run, VA $40,454

Hinton, VA $40,416

Keezletown, VA $40,613

Lacey Spring, VA $40,633

Linville, VA $40,612

Luray, VA $40,743

Mc Gaheysville, VA $40,660

Mount Crawford, VA $40,661

Mount Jackson, VA $40,528

Mount Solon, VA $40,534

New Market, VA $40,622

Orkney Springs, VA $40,441

Penn Laird, VA $40,678

Quicksburg, VA $40,569

Pleasant Valley, VA $40,656

Shenandoah, VA $40,636

Singers Glen, VA $40,610

Stanley, VA $40,639

Timberville, VA $40,629

Charlottesville, VA $40,702

Afton, VA $40,251

Arrington, VA $39,450

Barboursville, VA $40,860

Batesville, VA $40,605

Covesville, VA $40,254

Crozet, VA $40,624

Dyke, VA $40,604

Ruby, VA $44,187

Assembly/Machine Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assembly/Machine Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 75% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the MFG Nondurable and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Assembly/Machine Operator positions in MFG Durable or Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assembly/Machine Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assembly/Machine Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
MFG Nondurable	$58,474	$28.0	35%
Financial Services	$56,308	$27.0	30%
Media	$54,142	$26.0	25%
Biotechnology	$51,977	$25.0	20%
Insurance	$49,811	$24.0	15%

Assembly/Machine Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assembly/Machine Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$40,011

Average $43,314/year

$46,817

$3,334

Average $3,609/month

$3,901

$769

Average $833/week

$900

$19

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,817	$3,901	$900	$23
Average	$43,314	$3,609	$833	$21
25th Percentile	$40,011	$3,334	$769	$19

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