What are the main factors that influence an Assistant 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 Assistant Machine Operator?

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

How does experience change An Assistant Machine Operator's salary?

An Assistant Machine Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $36,236 for beginners, reaching about $45,693 at mid-level, and approach $71,336 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Machine Operator?

Assistant Machine Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Machine Operator roles are District of Columbia $45,760, California $45,586, Massachusetts $44,978. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Machine Operator roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Machine Operator level roles vary by specialization: Machine Operator IV: $55,445; Machine Operator III: $51,598; Machine Operator II: $45,475; Machine Operator: $45,118; Assistant Machine Operator Apprentice: $42,062.

Assistant Machine Operator Salary in Mississippi

How much does an Assistant Machine Operator make in Mississippi? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Machine Operator in Mississippi is $36,857 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,553
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,047 to $39,839
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,488

10% $31,488

50% (Median) $36,857

90% $42,553

Assistant Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$39,839	$3,320	$766	$19
Average	$36,857	$3,071	$709	$18
25th Percentile	$34,047	$2,837	$655	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Machine Operator Salaries

An Assistant 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 Assistant Machine Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant 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): $36,236
Early Career (1-2 years): $40,271
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,693
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $49,100
Expert (over 8 years): $71,336

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Machine Operator	less than 1 year	$36,236
Machine Operator II	1-2 years	$40,271
Machine Operator III	2-4 years	$45,693
Machine Operator IV	5-8 years	$49,100
Machine Operator Supervisor	over 8 years	$71,336

How Do Assistant 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 Assistant Machine Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $45,760.
California: $45,586.
Massachusetts: $44,978.

District of Columbia $45,760 California $45,586 Massachusetts $44,978 Washington $44,813 New Jersey $44,797 Alaska $44,739 Connecticut $44,168 New York $43,937

Hawaii $43,197 Rhode Island $42,850 Maryland $42,614 Minnesota $42,292 Colorado $42,168 Illinois $42,127 Oregon $41,970 Delaware $41,854

New Hampshire $41,781 Virginia $41,618 Pennsylvania $41,143 Nevada $40,903 North Dakota $40,825 Michigan $40,701 Wisconsin $40,655 Vermont $40,565

Texas $40,312 Maine $40,296 Arizona $40,271 Ohio $40,242 Georgia $39,862 Indiana $39,672 Wyoming $39,635 Utah $39,577

Iowa $39,552 Kansas $39,354 Louisiana $39,296 North Carolina $39,275 Missouri $39,267 Florida $39,106 Montana $39,019 Nebraska $38,936

Kentucky $38,891 South Carolina $38,725 Tennessee $38,622 Idaho $38,581 New Mexico $38,279 Oklahoma $38,213 Alabama $37,969 South Dakota $37,560

Arkansas $37,337 West Virginia $37,217 Mississippi $36,857

Top Paying Cities for Assistant 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:

Hillsboro: $36,169
Holly Bluff: $35,858
Kosciusko: $35,849

Hillsboro, MS $36,169

Holly Bluff, MS $35,858

Kosciusko, MS $35,849

Lake, MS $36,049

Lena, MS $36,191

Lexington, MS $35,786

Lorman, MS $35,875

Louise, MS $36,237

Ludlow, MS $36,270

Mc Adams, MS $35,817

Mc Cool, MS $35,777

Madden, MS $35,956

Madison, MS $36,600

Magee, MS $36,213

Mayersville, MS $36,073

Mendenhall, MS $36,342

Midnight, MS $36,238

Mize, MS $36,066

Morton, MS $36,355

Mount Olive, MS $36,068

Natchez, MS $35,967

Newhebron, MS $36,170

Pattison, MS $36,047

Pelahatchie, MS $36,470

Pickens, MS $36,073

Piney Woods, MS $36,530

Pinola, MS $36,320

Port Gibson, MS $36,041

Puckett, MS $36,390

Pulaski, MS $36,182

Raleigh, MS $36,084

Raymond, MS $36,587

Redwood, MS $36,093

Ridgeland, MS $36,694

Rolling Fork, MS $36,099

Sallis, MS $35,878

Sandhill, MS $36,554

Satartia, MS $36,277

Sharon, MS $36,315

Sibley, MS $36,055

Silver City, MS $36,036

Star, MS $36,580

Taylorsville, MS $35,975

Tchula, MS $35,816

Terry, MS $36,598

Thomastown, MS $35,959

Tinsley, MS $36,245

Tougaloo, MS $36,720

Utica, MS $36,384

Vaiden, MS $35,713

Valley Park, MS $35,927

Vaughan, MS $36,146

Vicksburg, MS $36,216

Walnut Grove, MS $36,025

Washington, MS $35,952

Wesson, MS $36,198

West, MS $35,709

Whitfield, MS $36,717

Yazoo City, MS $36,094

Jackson, MS $36,746

Pearl, MS $36,743

Richland, MS $36,746

Flowood, MS $36,735

Byram, MS $36,701

Lula, MS $36,556

Lyon, MS $35,876

Marks, MS $36,118

Michigan City, MS $36,828

Mount Pleasant, MS $37,713

Myrtle, MS $36,162

Nesbit, MS $38,337

New Albany, MS $36,098

Olive Branch, MS $38,281

Oxford, MS $36,222

Pope, MS $35,995

Potts Camp, MS $36,560

Red Banks, MS $37,695

Ripley, MS $36,051

Robinsonville, MS $37,819

Sarah, MS $37,278

Sardis, MS $36,625

Senatobia, MS $37,325

Sherard, MS $35,798

Sledge, MS $36,495

Southaven, MS $38,561

Taylor, MS $36,166

Tiplersville, MS $36,114

Tula, MS $35,964

Tunica, MS $37,377

University, MS $36,478

Victoria, MS $37,648

Walls, MS $38,478

Walnut, MS $36,127

Waterford, MS $36,693

Greenville, MS $36,742

Alligator, MS $35,684

Anguilla, MS $36,359

Arcola, MS $36,742

Avon, MS $36,742

Benoit, MS $36,398

Beulah, MS $36,062

Boyle, MS $36,235

Chatham, MS $36,678

Cleveland, MS $36,103

Doddsville, MS $35,904

Drew, MS $35,712

Parchman, MS $35,751

Dublin, MS $35,620

Duncan, MS $35,665

Glen Allan, MS $36,569

Grace, MS $36,480

Gunnison, MS $35,769

Hollandale, MS $36,742

Holly Ridge, MS $36,423

Indianola, MS $36,446

Inverness, MS $36,375

Isola, MS $36,457

Leland, MS $36,742

Merigold, MS $35,909

Metcalfe, MS $36,742

Moorhead, MS $36,094

Mound Bayou, MS $35,876

Pace, MS $36,088

Panther Burn, MS $36,582

Rena Lara, MS $35,673

Rome, MS $35,680

Rosedale, MS $36,002

Ruleville, MS $35,884

Scott, MS $36,523

Shaw, MS $36,345

Shelby, MS $35,791

Stoneville, MS $36,742

Sunflower, MS $36,026

Wayside, MS $36,742

Winstonville, MS $35,975

Winterville, MS $36,742

Tupelo, MS $36,263

Algoma, MS $36,163

Amory, MS $35,651

Baldwyn, MS $36,074

Becker, MS $35,559

Belden, MS $36,200

Belmont, MS $35,932

Blue Springs, MS $36,098

Booneville, MS $36,053

Burnsville, MS $36,024

Corinth, MS $36,160

Dennis, MS $35,891

Derma, MS $36,131

Ecru, MS $36,128

Fulton, MS $36,075

Gattman, MS $35,508

Glen, MS $36,060

Abbeville, MS $36,432

Arkabutla, MS $37,677

Ashland, MS $36,570

Batesville, MS $36,329

Belen, MS $36,008

Blue Mountain, MS $36,134

Byhalia, MS $37,862

Clarksdale, MS $35,772

Coahoma, MS $36,140

Coldwater, MS $37,736

Como, MS $36,832

Courtland, MS $36,140

Crenshaw, MS $36,642

Crowder, MS $36,015

Darling, MS $36,315

Dumas, MS $36,027

Dundee, MS $36,578

Etta, MS $36,123

Falcon, MS $36,402

Falkner, MS $36,295

Farrell, MS $35,877

Friars Point, MS $36,161

Hernando, MS $38,017

Hickory Flat, MS $36,398

Holly Springs, MS $36,986

Horn Lake, MS $38,520

Independence, MS $37,588

Jonestown, MS $36,173

Lake Cormorant, MS $38,317

Lamar, MS $37,006

Stennis Space Center, MS $36,716

Diamondhead, MS $36,407

Biloxi, MS $36,630

Diberville, MS $36,610

Escatawpa, MS $36,431

Gautier, MS $36,425

Hurley, MS $36,528

Kiln, MS $36,444

Lakeshore, MS $36,744

Long Beach, MS $36,362

Mc Henry, MS $36,261

Moss Point, MS $36,461

Ocean Springs, MS $36,479

Vancleave, MS $36,389

Pascagoula, MS $36,461

Pass Christian, MS $36,363

Pearlington, MS $37,220

Perkinston, MS $36,254

Saucier, MS $36,370

Waveland, MS $36,464

Wiggins, MS $36,130

Brookhaven, MS $36,192

Bogue Chitto, MS $36,008

Bude, MS $36,012

Centreville, MS $37,071

Chatawa, MS $36,337

Crosby, MS $36,224

Fernwood, MS $36,167

Gloster, MS $36,471

Jayess, MS $35,888

Kokomo, MS $35,905

Liberty, MS $36,571

Mc Call Creek, MS $35,978

Mccomb, MS $36,021

Magnolia, MS $36,208

Meadville, MS $35,871

Monticello, MS $36,102

Oak Vale, MS $35,920

Osyka, MS $36,460

Roxie, MS $35,850

Ruth, MS $35,943

Silver Creek, MS $36,070

Smithdale, MS $35,955

Sontag, MS $36,114

Summit, MS $35,941

Tylertown, MS $35,934

Union Church, MS $36,013

Woodville, MS $36,610

Columbus, MS $35,240

Aberdeen, MS $35,477

Ackerman, MS $35,792

Artesia, MS $35,291

Bellefontaine, MS $35,847

Brooksville, MS $35,426

Caledonia, MS $35,396

Cedarbluff, MS $35,482

Crawford, MS $35,344

Eupora, MS $35,837

French Camp, MS $35,783

Hamilton, MS $35,329

Kilmichael, MS $35,765

Maben, MS $35,696

Mantee, MS $35,743

Mathiston, MS $35,760

Mayhew, MS $35,242

Montpelier, MS $35,608

Pheba, MS $35,574

Prairie, MS $35,473

Starkville, MS $35,436

Mississippi State, MS $35,407

Steens, MS $35,259

Stewart, MS $35,770

Sturgis, MS $35,676

Walthall, MS $35,906

Weir, MS $35,827

West Point, MS $35,310

Woodland, MS $35,764

Thaxton, MS $36,032

Tishomingo, MS $35,863

Toccopola, MS $36,036

Trebloc, MS $35,646

Tremont, MS $35,993

Van Vleet, MS $35,923

Vardaman, MS $35,966

Verona, MS $36,255

Wheeler, MS $36,056

Grenada, MS $35,782

Banner, MS $35,937

Big Creek, MS $35,842

Bruce, MS $35,960

Calhoun City, MS $35,916

Carrollton, MS $35,613

Cascilla, MS $35,658

Charleston, MS $35,707

Coffeeville, MS $35,804

Coila, MS $35,617

Cruger, MS $35,699

Duck Hill, MS $35,753

Elliott, MS $35,793

Enid, MS $35,809

Glendora, MS $35,600

Gore Springs, MS $35,818

Greenwood, MS $35,603

Holcomb, MS $35,612

Itta Bena, MS $35,866

Mc Carley, MS $35,660

Minter City, MS $35,528

Money, MS $35,575

Morgan City, MS $35,929

North Carrollton, MS $35,806

Oakland, MS $35,768

Paris, MS $35,938

Philipp, MS $35,500

Pittsboro, MS $35,968

Schlater, MS $35,598

Scobey, MS $35,711

Sidon, MS $35,688

Slate Spring, MS $35,893

Sumner, MS $35,705

Swan Lake, MS $35,612

Swiftown, MS $36,024

Tie Plant, MS $35,784

Tillatoba, MS $35,728

Tippo, MS $35,555

Tutwiler, MS $35,687

Vance, MS $35,630

Water Valley, MS $35,901

Webb, MS $35,656

Winona, MS $35,753

Belzoni, MS $36,194

Benton, MS $36,138

Bentonia, MS $36,396

Bolton, MS $36,546

Brandon, MS $36,549

Braxton, MS $36,488

Camden, MS $36,045

Canton, MS $36,418

Carthage, MS $35,976

Cary, MS $36,137

Clinton, MS $36,662

Conehatta, MS $35,975

Crystal Springs, MS $36,473

Delta City, MS $36,579

D Lo, MS $36,412

Durant, MS $35,821

Edwards, MS $36,451

Ethel, MS $35,773

Fayette, MS $35,890

Flora, MS $36,530

Pocahontas, MS $36,708

Florence, MS $36,623

Meridian, MS $35,905

Bailey, MS $35,856

Buckatunna, MS $35,887

Chunky, MS $35,823

Clara, MS $35,862

Collinsville, MS $35,875

Daleville, MS $35,822

Decatur, MS $35,876

De Kalb, MS $35,829

Enterprise, MS $35,822

Hickory, MS $35,829

Lauderdale, MS $35,865

Lawrence, MS $35,952

Little Rock, MS $35,836

Louin, MS $35,897

Louisville, MS $35,828

Macon, MS $35,918

Marion, MS $35,982

Newton, MS $35,884

Noxapater, MS $35,845

Pachuta, MS $35,802

Paulding, MS $35,794

Philadelphia, MS $35,874

Porterville, MS $35,823

Preston, MS $35,834

Quitman, MS $35,848

Rose Hill, MS $35,774

Scooba, MS $35,906

Sebastopol, MS $36,063

Shubuta, MS $35,817

Shuqualak, MS $35,900

State Line, MS $35,954

Stonewall, MS $35,863

Toomsuba, MS $35,873

Union, MS $35,853

Vossburg, MS $35,809

Waynesboro, MS $35,864

Hattiesburg, MS $35,947

Bassfield, MS $35,920

Bay Springs, MS $35,924

Beaumont, MS $35,906

Brooklyn, MS $35,980

Carriere, MS $36,613

Carson, MS $35,936

Collins, MS $35,969

Columbia, MS $35,916

Eastabuchie, MS $35,879

Ellisville, MS $35,892

Heidelberg, MS $35,834

Laurel, MS $36,003

Leakesville, MS $36,184

Lucedale, MS $36,465

Lumberton, MS $36,077

Mc Lain, MS $36,046

Mc Neill, MS $36,568

Moselle, MS $35,879

Moss, MS $35,858

Neely, MS $35,981

New Augusta, MS $35,834

Nicholson, MS $36,794

Ovett, MS $35,832

Petal, MS $35,934

Picayune, MS $36,760

Poplarville, MS $36,330

Prentiss, MS $36,048

Purvis, MS $35,936

Richton, MS $35,826

Sandersville, MS $35,896

Sandy Hook, MS $35,929

Seminary, MS $35,872

Soso, MS $35,865

Stringer, MS $35,886

Sumrall, MS $35,889

Foxworth, MS $35,905

Gulfport, MS $36,341

Bay Saint Louis, MS $36,675

Plantersville, MS $36,056

Pontotoc, MS $36,154

Randolph, MS $36,020

Rienzi, MS $36,056

Saltillo, MS $36,169

Shannon, MS $36,068

Sherman, MS $36,212

Smithville, MS $35,874

Golden, MS $35,936

Greenwood Springs, MS $35,624

Guntown, MS $36,110

Houlka, MS $36,071

Houston, MS $35,877

Iuka, MS $35,894

Mantachie, MS $36,115

Marietta, MS $36,009

Mooreville, MS $36,182

Nettleton, MS $35,926

New Site, MS $35,932

Okolona, MS $35,844

Lambert, MS $35,729

Forest, MS $36,148

Gallman, MS $36,373

Georgetown, MS $36,396

Goodman, MS $36,008

Harperville, MS $36,119

Harriston, MS $35,906

Harrisville, MS $36,455

Hazlehurst, MS $36,232

Hermanville, MS $36,114

Assistant Machine Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant 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, Assistant Machine Operator positions in MFG Durable or Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Machine Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Machine Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
MFG Nondurable	$49,757	$24.0	35%
Financial Services	$47,914	$23.0	30%
Media	$46,072	$22.0	25%
Biotechnology	$44,229	$21.0	20%
Insurance	$42,386	$20.0	15%

Assistant Machine Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant 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.

$34,047

Average $36,857/year

$39,839

$2,837

Average $3,071/month

$3,320

$655

Average $709/week

$766

$16

Average $18/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$39,839	$3,320	$766	$19
Average	$36,857	$3,071	$709	$18
25th Percentile	$34,047	$2,837	$655	$16

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