What are the main factors that influence an Injection Molding 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 Injection Molding Machine Operator?

The MFG Nondurable industry offers the highest average compensation for Injection Molding Machine Operator roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Injection Molding Machine Operator's salary?

An Injection Molding Machine Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $38,406 for beginners, reaching about $39,962 at mid-level, and approach $40,319 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Injection Molding Machine Operator?

Injection Molding Machine Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Injection Molding Machine Operator roles are District of Columbia $47,399, California $47,219, Massachusetts $46,590. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Injection Molding Machine Operator roles make?

Salaries for Injection Molding Machine Operator level roles vary by specialization: Injection Molding Engineer: $77,477; Plastic Injection Molding Operator III: $56,700; Injection Molding Machine Operator III: $56,658; Plastic Injection Molding Operator II: $48,600; Injection Molding Machine Operator II: $48,512.

Injection Molding Machine Operator Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Injection Molding Machine Operator make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Injection Molding Machine Operator in New Mexico is $39,651 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,778
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,628 to $42,858
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,875

10% $33,875

50% (Median) $39,651

90% $45,778

Injection Molding Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,858	$3,572	$824	$21
Average	$39,651	$3,304	$763	$19
25th Percentile	$36,628	$3,052	$704	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Injection Molding Machine Operator Salaries

An Injection Molding 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 Injection Molding Machine Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Injection Molding 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): $38,406
Early Career (1-2 years): $39,428
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,962
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,096
Expert (over 8 years): $40,319

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Injection Molding Machine Operator	less than 1 year	$38,406
Early Career Level Injection Molding Machine Operator	1-2 years	$39,428
Mid-Level Level Injection Molding Machine Operator	2-4 years	$39,962
Senior-Level Level Injection Molding Machine Operator	5-8 years	$40,096
Expert Level Injection Molding Machine Operator	over 8 years	$40,319

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

District of Columbia: $47,399.
California: $47,219.
Massachusetts: $46,590.

District of Columbia $47,399 California $47,219 Massachusetts $46,590 Washington $46,419 New Jersey $46,402 Alaska $46,342 Connecticut $45,751 New York $45,511

Hawaii $44,745 Rhode Island $44,385 Maryland $44,141 Minnesota $43,807 Colorado $43,679 Illinois $43,636 Oregon $43,473 Delaware $43,354

New Hampshire $43,278 Virginia $43,110 Pennsylvania $42,617 Nevada $42,369 North Dakota $42,288 Michigan $42,159 Wisconsin $42,112 Vermont $42,018

Texas $41,757 Maine $41,740 Arizona $41,714 Ohio $41,684 Georgia $41,290 Indiana $41,093 Wyoming $41,055 Utah $40,995

Iowa $40,969 Kansas $40,764 Louisiana $40,704 North Carolina $40,682 Missouri $40,674 Florida $40,507 Montana $40,417 Nebraska $40,331

Kentucky $40,284 South Carolina $40,113 Tennessee $40,006 Idaho $39,963 New Mexico $39,651 Oklahoma $39,582 Alabama $39,329 South Dakota $38,906

Arkansas $38,674 West Virginia $38,550 Mississippi $38,178

Top Paying Cities for Injection Molding 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:

Algodones: $40,073
Belen: $39,850
Bernalillo: $40,144

Algodones, NM $40,073

Belen, NM $39,850

Bernalillo, NM $40,144

Bluewater, NM $39,301

Bosque, NM $39,557

Casa Blanca, NM $39,646

Cedar Crest, NM $40,177

Cedarvale, NM $38,602

Cerrillos, NM $40,102

Claunch, NM $38,459

Coyote, NM $39,511

Cuba, NM $39,448

Cubero, NM $39,734

Edgewood, NM $39,998

Estancia, NM $39,521

Gallina, NM $39,304

Counselor, NM $39,329

Grants, NM $39,256

Milan, NM $39,413

Isleta, NM $40,213

Jarales, NM $39,811

Jemez Pueblo, NM $39,880

Jemez Springs, NM $39,757

Laguna, NM $39,928

La Jara, NM $39,404

La Joya, NM $39,312

Lindrith, NM $39,265

Los Lunas, NM $40,061

Mcintosh, NM $39,738

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $39,474

Moriarty, NM $39,605

Mountainair, NM $39,177

Nageezi, NM $39,276

New Laguna, NM $39,715

Paguate, NM $39,742

Pena Blanca, NM $40,186

Peralta, NM $40,124

Placitas, NM $40,145

Ponderosa, NM $39,829

Prewitt, NM $39,289

Regina, NM $39,316

Sandia Park, NM $40,076

Corrales, NM $40,227

San Fidel, NM $39,501

San Rafael, NM $39,332

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $40,076

San Ysidro, NM $40,023

Stanley, NM $39,599

Tijeras, NM $40,081

Tome, NM $40,007

Torreon, NM $39,874

Veguita, NM $39,554

Willard, NM $39,107

Youngsville, NM $39,522

Bosque Farms, NM $40,198

Clines Corners, NM $39,360

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $40,107

Cochiti Lake, NM $40,159

Albuquerque, NM $40,250

Kirtland Afb, NM $40,250

Rio Rancho, NM $40,184

Gallup, NM $39,346

Brimhall, NM $39,234

Church Rock, NM $39,253

Continental Divide, NM $39,225

Crownpoint, NM $39,258

Fence Lake, NM $39,082

Fort Wingate, NM $39,239

Gamerco, NM $39,305

Mentmore, NM $39,244

Mexican Springs, NM $39,240

Ramah, NM $39,168

Rehoboth, NM $39,266

Thoreau, NM $39,268

Tohatchi, NM $39,232

Vanderwagen, NM $39,240

Zuni, NM $39,230

Navajo, NM $39,284

Jamestown, NM $39,186

Pinehill, NM $39,137

Sheep Springs, NM $39,274

Smith Lake, NM $39,421

Yatahey, NM $39,260

Farmington, NM $39,449

Aztec, NM $39,522

Blanco, NM $39,337

Bloomfield, NM $39,290

Flora Vista, NM $39,490

Fruitland, NM $39,243

Kirtland, NM $39,490

La Plata, NM $39,504

Navajo Dam, NM $39,487

Shiprock, NM $39,432

Waterflow, NM $39,412

Newcomb, NM $39,250

Sanostee, NM $39,275

Santa Fe, NM $40,455

Abiquiu, NM $39,349

Alcalde, NM $40,034

Amalia, NM $39,289

Arroyo Hondo, NM $39,234

Arroyo Seco, NM $39,279

Canjilon, NM $39,227

Canones, NM $39,585

Carson, NM $39,384

Cebolla, NM $39,250

Cerro, NM $39,262

Chama, NM $39,422

Chamisal, NM $39,928

Chimayo, NM $40,208

Cordova, NM $40,140

Costilla, NM $39,454

Taos Ski Valley, NM $39,154

Dixon, NM $39,890

Dulce, NM $39,421

El Prado, NM $39,314

El Rito, NM $39,494

Embudo, NM $39,685

Espanola, NM $40,160

Glorieta, NM $40,300

Hernandez, NM $39,786

Ilfeld, NM $39,928

La Madera, NM $39,424

Lamy, NM $40,146

Llano, NM $39,847

Los Alamos, NM $40,241

White Rock, NM $40,317

Medanales, NM $39,830

Ojo Caliente, NM $39,596

Los Ojos, NM $39,326

Pecos, NM $40,174

Penasco, NM $39,699

Petaca, NM $39,191

Questa, NM $39,303

Ranchos De Taos, NM $39,511

Red River, NM $39,191

Ribera, NM $39,443

Rowe, NM $39,965

San Cristobal, NM $39,190

San Jose, NM $39,867

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $40,062

Santa Cruz, NM $40,195

Serafina, NM $39,344

Taos, NM $39,291

Tererro, NM $40,303

Tesuque, NM $40,455

Tierra Amarilla, NM $39,291

Trampas, NM $39,666

Tres Piedras, NM $39,180

Truchas, NM $40,028

Vadito, NM $39,647

Valdez, NM $39,219

Vallecitos, NM $39,189

Velarde, NM $39,829

Villanueva, NM $39,367

Spaceport City, NM $38,564

Las Vegas, NM $39,033

Angel Fire, NM $39,148

Anton Chico, NM $38,966

Buena Vista, NM $39,323

Chacon, NM $39,351

Cimarron, NM $39,087

Cleveland, NM $39,630

Eagle Nest, NM $39,117

Guadalupita, NM $39,291

Holman, NM $39,529

La Loma, NM $38,900

Maxwell, NM $39,100

Miami, NM $39,016

Mills, NM $38,877

Montezuma, NM $39,832

Mora, NM $39,686

Mosquero, NM $38,844

Ocate, NM $39,058

Ojo Feliz, NM $39,161

Rainsville, NM $39,333

Raton, NM $39,199

Rociada, NM $39,852

Roy, NM $38,886

Sapello, NM $39,506

Solano, NM $38,838

Springer, NM $38,999

Ute Park, NM $39,106

Valmora, NM $39,000

Wagon Mound, NM $38,956

Watrous, NM $39,014

Socorro, NM $38,923

Aragon, NM $39,041

Datil, NM $38,880

Lemitar, NM $39,104

Luna, NM $39,110

Magdalena, NM $38,883

Pie Town, NM $39,013

Polvadera, NM $39,198

Quemado, NM $39,094

Reserve, NM $39,023

San Acacia, NM $39,263

San Antonio, NM $38,708

Truth Or Consequences, NM $38,700

Arrey, NM $38,693

Caballo, NM $38,720

Derry, NM $38,523

Elephant Butte, NM $38,800

Garfield, NM $38,411

Hatch, NM $37,796

Monticello, NM $38,698

Rincon, NM $37,578

Salem, NM $38,291

Williamsburg, NM $38,749

Winston, NM $38,726

Las Cruces, NM $37,086

White Sands Missile Range, NM $37,208

Santa Teresa, NM $37,478

Playas, NM $38,879

Animas, NM $38,974

Anthony, NM $37,469

Arenas Valley, NM $38,905

Bayard, NM $38,869

Berino, NM $37,299

Buckhorn, NM $38,909

Santa Clara, NM $38,937

Chamberino, NM $37,338

Cliff, NM $38,865

Columbus, NM $38,760

Deming, NM $38,769

Dona Ana, NM $37,088

Fairacres, NM $37,198

Faywood, NM $38,751

Fort Bayard, NM $38,900

Gila, NM $38,807

Glenwood, NM $38,838

Hachita, NM $38,760

Hanover, NM $38,768

Hillsboro, NM $38,689

Hurley, NM $38,843

La Mesa, NM $37,796

Lordsburg, NM $38,850

Mesilla, NM $37,087

Mesilla Park, NM $37,091

Mesquite, NM $37,123

Mimbres, NM $38,799

Mule Creek, NM $38,904

Organ, NM $37,110

Pinos Altos, NM $38,864

Radium Springs, NM $37,102

Redrock, NM $38,765

Rodeo, NM $39,023

San Miguel, NM $37,108

Silver City, NM $38,864

Sunland Park, NM $37,279

Tyrone, NM $38,979

Vado, NM $37,138

Chaparral, NM $37,606

Clovis, NM $38,790

Cannon Afb, NM $38,704

Broadview, NM $38,677

Causey, NM $38,610

Crossroads, NM $38,519

Dora, NM $38,702

Elida, NM $38,541

Floyd, NM $38,635

Fort Sumner, NM $38,604

Grady, NM $38,713

House, NM $38,683

Kenna, NM $38,542

Lingo, NM $38,608

Melrose, NM $38,689

Milnesand, NM $38,526

Pep, NM $38,579

Portales, NM $38,720

Rogers, NM $38,590

Saint Vrain, NM $38,714

Taiban, NM $38,591

Texico, NM $38,729

Yeso, NM $38,451

Roswell, NM $38,495

Artesia, NM $38,571

Caprock, NM $38,493

Carlsbad, NM $38,597

Dexter, NM $38,522

Eunice, NM $38,631

Hagerman, NM $38,542

Hobbs, NM $38,687

Hope, NM $38,400

Jal, NM $38,585

Lake Arthur, NM $38,478

Lakewood, NM $38,535

Loco Hills, NM $38,606

Loving, NM $38,587

Lovington, NM $38,650

Mcdonald, NM $38,545

Malaga, NM $38,549

Maljamar, NM $38,511

Monument, NM $38,602

Tatum, NM $38,570

Whites City, NM $38,634

Carrizozo, NM $38,313

Alamogordo, NM $38,191

Alto, NM $38,318

Bent, NM $38,198

Capitan, NM $38,229

Cloudcroft, NM $38,194

Corona, NM $38,479

Encino, NM $38,788

Fort Stanton, NM $38,246

Glencoe, NM $38,218

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $38,186

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $38,186

Hondo, NM $38,253

La Luz, NM $38,186

Lincoln, NM $38,142

Mayhill, NM $38,273

Mescalero, NM $38,204

Nogal, NM $38,368

Orogrande, NM $38,206

Picacho, NM $38,245

Pinon, NM $38,389

Ruidoso, NM $38,391

Ruidoso Downs, NM $38,339

Sacramento, NM $38,221

San Patricio, NM $38,266

Sunspot, NM $38,186

Timberon, NM $38,269

Tinnie, NM $38,223

Tularosa, NM $38,212

Vaughn, NM $38,632

Weed, NM $38,268

Tucumcari, NM $38,824

Amistad, NM $38,774

Bard, NM $38,712

Capulin, NM $39,150

Clayton, NM $38,849

Conchas Dam, NM $38,884

Cuervo, NM $38,697

Des Moines, NM $38,996

Folsom, NM $39,056

Garita, NM $38,810

Gladstone, NM $38,888

Grenville, NM $38,880

Logan, NM $38,823

Mcalister, NM $38,702

Nara Visa, NM $38,731

Newkirk, NM $38,773

Quay, NM $38,796

San Jon, NM $38,754

Santa Rosa, NM $38,796

Sedan, NM $38,809

Trementina, NM $38,808

Injection Molding Machine Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Injection Molding Machine Operator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, MFG Nondurable, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Injection Molding Machine Operator positions in Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Injection Molding Machine Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Injection Molding Machine Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
MFG Nondurable	$43,616	$21.0	10%
MFG Durable	$41,633	$20.0	5%

Injection Molding Machine Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Injection Molding 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.

$36,628

Average $39,651/year

$42,858

$3,052

Average $3,304/month

$3,572

$704

Average $763/week

$824

$18

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,858	$3,572	$824	$21
Average	$39,651	$3,304	$763	$19
25th Percentile	$36,628	$3,052	$704	$18

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