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 $39,881 for beginners, reaching about $50,289 at mid-level, and approach $78,511 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 Vermont

How much does an Assistant Machine Operator make in Vermont? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Machine Operator in Vermont is $40,565 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,833
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,472 to $43,846
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,656

10% $34,656

50% (Median) $40,565

90% $46,833

Assistant Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,846	$3,654	$843	$21
Average	$40,565	$3,380	$780	$20
25th Percentile	$37,472	$3,123	$721	$18

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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): $39,881
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,321
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,289
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,038
Expert (over 8 years): $78,511

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Machine Operator	less than 1 year	$39,881
Machine Operator II	1-2 years	$44,321
Machine Operator III	2-4 years	$50,289
Machine Operator IV	5-8 years	$54,038
Machine Operator Supervisor	over 8 years	$78,511

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:

Adamant: $41,521
Barre: $41,584
Cabot: $41,492

Adamant, VT $41,521

Barre, VT $41,584

Cabot, VT $41,492

Calais, VT $41,529

East Barre, VT $41,520

East Calais, VT $41,521

East Montpelier, VT $41,549

Eden, VT $41,494

Eden Mills, VT $41,456

Graniteville, VT $41,581

Hyde Park, VT $41,555

Johnson, VT $41,608

Lake Elmore, VT $41,509

Marshfield, VT $41,499

Moretown, VT $41,611

Morrisville, VT $41,606

Moscow, VT $41,627

Northfield, VT $41,560

Northfield Falls, VT $41,754

North Hyde Park, VT $41,552

North Montpelier, VT $41,511

Plainfield, VT $41,505

Roxbury, VT $41,434

South Barre, VT $41,632

Waterbury, VT $41,623

Stowe, VT $41,628

Waitsfield, VT $41,605

Warren, VT $41,527

Washington, VT $41,446

Waterbury Center, VT $41,621

Websterville, VT $41,575

Williamstown, VT $41,526

Wolcott, VT $41,504

Woodbury, VT $41,463

Worcester, VT $41,504

Rutland, VT $41,503

Belmont, VT $41,375

Benson, VT $41,374

Bomoseen, VT $41,439

Brandon, VT $41,470

Bridport, VT $41,475

Castleton, VT $41,447

Center Rutland, VT $41,476

Chittenden, VT $41,380

Cuttingsville, VT $41,366

Danby, VT $41,437

East Middlebury, VT $41,497

East Poultney, VT $41,441

East Wallingford, VT $41,396

Fair Haven, VT $41,411

Florence, VT $41,396

Forest Dale, VT $41,472

Gaysville, VT $41,208

Granville, VT $41,403

Hancock, VT $41,396

Hydeville, VT $41,444

Killington, VT $41,392

Middlebury, VT $41,561

Middletown Springs, VT $41,419

Mount Holly, VT $41,380

North Clarendon, VT $41,441

Orwell, VT $41,437

Pawlet, VT $41,451

Pittsfield, VT $41,416

Pittsford, VT $41,456

Poultney, VT $41,448

Proctor, VT $41,494

Ripton, VT $41,446

Rochester, VT $41,424

Rupert, VT $41,420

Salisbury, VT $41,486

Shoreham, VT $41,451

Stockbridge, VT $41,377

Wallingford, VT $41,400

Wells, VT $41,453

West Pawlet, VT $41,467

West Rupert, VT $41,457

West Rutland, VT $41,432

Whiting, VT $41,453

Saint Johnsbury, VT $41,497

Albany, VT $41,473

Barnet, VT $41,453

Barton, VT $41,469

Beebe Plain, VT $41,481

Concord, VT $41,414

Coventry, VT $41,530

Craftsbury, VT $41,485

Craftsbury Common, VT $41,487

Danville, VT $41,462

Derby, VT $41,481

Derby Line, VT $41,450

East Burke, VT $41,449

East Charleston, VT $41,453

East Hardwick, VT $41,475

East Haven, VT $41,358

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $41,496

Glover, VT $41,456

Granby, VT $41,308

Greensboro, VT $41,442

Greensboro Bend, VT $41,469

Hardwick, VT $41,515

Irasburg, VT $41,458

Island Pond, VT $41,391

Lowell, VT $41,444

Lower Waterford, VT $41,492

Lyndon, VT $41,484

Lyndon Center, VT $41,531

Lyndonville, VT $41,486

Morgan, VT $41,411

Newport, VT $41,506

Newport Center, VT $41,453

North Concord, VT $41,345

North Troy, VT $41,459

Orleans, VT $41,443

Passumpsic, VT $41,500

Peacham, VT $41,416

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $41,501

Sheffield, VT $41,427

Sutton, VT $41,424

Troy, VT $41,463

West Burke, VT $41,452

West Charleston, VT $41,432

West Danville, VT $41,465

Westfield, VT $41,432

West Glover, VT $41,460

Averill, VT $41,219

Beecher Falls, VT $41,486

Canaan, VT $41,383

Gilman, VT $41,565

Guildhall, VT $41,328

Lunenburg, VT $41,418

Norton, VT $41,301

North Bennington, VT $41,763

North Pownal, VT $41,847

Pownal, VT $41,871

White River Junction, VT $41,492

Ascutney, VT $41,511

Barnard, VT $41,398

Bethel, VT $41,423

Bradford, VT $41,467

Bridgewater, VT $41,440

Bridgewater Corners, VT $41,358

Brookfield, VT $41,464

Brownsville, VT $41,441

Chelsea, VT $41,440

Corinth, VT $41,429

East Corinth, VT $41,446

East Randolph, VT $41,454

East Ryegate, VT $41,418

East Thetford, VT $41,469

Fairlee, VT $41,425

Groton, VT $41,436

Hartford, VT $41,600

Hartland, VT $41,454

Hartland Four Corners, VT $41,453

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $41,559

Newbury, VT $41,431

North Hartland, VT $41,484

North Pomfret, VT $41,413

North Thetford, VT $41,468

Norwich, VT $41,460

Plymouth, VT $41,328

Post Mills, VT $41,459

Quechee, VT $41,502

Randolph, VT $41,495

Randolph Center, VT $41,474

Reading, VT $41,363

Sharon, VT $41,423

South Pomfret, VT $41,383

South Royalton, VT $41,434

South Ryegate, VT $41,443

South Strafford, VT $41,432

South Woodstock, VT $41,373

Strafford, VT $41,396

Taftsville, VT $41,506

Thetford, VT $41,469

Thetford Center, VT $41,426

Topsham, VT $41,413

Tunbridge, VT $41,421

Vershire, VT $41,402

Wells River, VT $41,446

West Fairlee, VT $41,522

West Hartford, VT $41,413

West Newbury, VT $41,430

West Topsham, VT $41,446

Wilder, VT $41,602

Windsor, VT $41,471

Woodstock, VT $41,420

Bellows Falls, VT $41,572

Cambridgeport, VT $41,524

Cavendish, VT $41,386

Chester, VT $41,427

Chester Depot, VT $41,413

Grafton, VT $41,396

Londonderry, VT $41,470

Ludlow, VT $41,408

North Springfield, VT $41,552

Perkinsville, VT $41,439

Peru, VT $41,427

Proctorsville, VT $41,393

Saxtons River, VT $41,563

South Londonderry, VT $41,496

Springfield, VT $41,532

Westminster, VT $41,571

Westminster Station, VT $41,574

Weston, VT $41,384

Shaftsbury, VT $41,713

Brattleboro, VT $41,656

Bondville, VT $41,484

East Dover, VT $41,568

Jacksonville, VT $41,673

Jamaica, VT $41,485

Marlboro, VT $41,863

Newfane, VT $41,541

Putney, VT $41,532

Readsboro, VT $41,868

South Newfane, VT $41,556

Stamford, VT $41,837

Townshend, VT $41,504

Vernon, VT $41,784

Wardsboro, VT $41,534

West Dover, VT $41,602

West Dummerston, VT $41,551

West Halifax, VT $41,616

West Townshend, VT $41,448

West Wardsboro, VT $41,449

Whitingham, VT $41,658

Williamsville, VT $41,551

Wilmington, VT $41,633

Burlington, VT $41,747

South Burlington, VT $41,744

Winooski, VT $41,747

Colchester, VT $41,747

Alburgh, VT $41,538

Bakersfield, VT $41,600

Belvidere Center, VT $41,449

Bristol, VT $41,608

Cambridge, VT $41,658

Charlotte, VT $41,690

East Berkshire, VT $41,560

East Fairfield, VT $41,622

Enosburg Falls, VT $41,507

Essex, VT $41,715

Essex Junction, VT $41,718

Fairfax, VT $41,661

Fairfield, VT $41,621

Ferrisburgh, VT $41,644

Franklin, VT $41,509

Grand Isle, VT $41,665

Highgate Center, VT $41,544

Highgate Springs, VT $41,566

Hinesburg, VT $41,689

Huntington, VT $41,658

Isle La Motte, VT $41,590

Jeffersonville, VT $41,630

Jericho, VT $41,680

Jonesville, VT $41,689

Milton, VT $41,700

Monkton, VT $41,656

Montgomery, VT $41,507

Montgomery Center, VT $41,456

New Haven, VT $41,604

North Ferrisburgh, VT $41,662

North Hero, VT $41,621

Richford, VT $41,500

Richmond, VT $41,685

Saint Albans, VT $41,639

Saint Albans Bay, VT $41,634

Shelburne, VT $41,728

Sheldon, VT $41,590

Sheldon Springs, VT $41,692

South Hero, VT $41,703

Starksboro, VT $41,633

Swanton, VT $41,582

Underhill, VT $41,670

Underhill Center, VT $41,672

Vergennes, VT $41,591

Waterville, VT $41,605

Westford, VT $41,691

Williston, VT $41,723

Montpelier, VT $41,577

Bennington, VT $41,793

Arlington, VT $41,646

Dorset, VT $41,484

East Arlington, VT $41,468

East Dorset, VT $41,485

Manchester, VT $41,597

Manchester Center, VT $41,570

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	$54,762	$26.0	35%
Financial Services	$52,734	$25.0	30%
Media	$50,706	$24.0	25%
Biotechnology	$48,677	$23.0	20%
Insurance	$46,649	$22.0	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.

$37,472

Average $40,565/year

$43,846

$3,123

Average $3,380/month

$3,654

$721

Average $780/week

$843

$18

Average $20/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,846	$3,654	$843	$21
Average	$40,565	$3,380	$780	$20
25th Percentile	$37,472	$3,123	$721	$18

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