What are the main factors that influence a lamination 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 lamination machine operator?

The Media industry offers the highest average compensation for lamination machine operator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A lamination machine operator's salary?

A lamination machine operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,518 for beginners, reaching about $51,098 at mid-level, and approach $79,781 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a lamination machine operator?

lamination machine operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for lamination machine operator roles are District of Columbia $52,343, California $52,144, Massachusetts $51,449. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of lamination machine operator roles make?

Salaries for lamination machine operator level roles vary by specialization: Machine Operator IV: $55,439; Machine Operator III: $51,603; Lamination Operator: $45,357; Machine Operator: $45,119; Machine Operator I: $40,919.

lamination machine operator Salary in Maine

How much does a lamination machine operator make in Maine? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a lamination machine operator in Maine is $46,093 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a lamination machine operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,835
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,783 to $51,192
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,859

10% $37,859

50% (Median) $46,093

90% $55,835

lamination machine operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,192	$4,266	$984	$25
Average	$46,093	$3,841	$886	$22
25th Percentile	$41,783	$3,482	$804	$20

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Key Factors That Influence lamination machine operator Salaries

A lamination 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 lamination machine operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a lamination 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): $40,518
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,031
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,098
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,896
Expert (over 8 years): $79,781

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Machine Operator I	less than 1 year	$40,518
lamination machine operator	1-2 years	$45,031
Machine Operator III	2-4 years	$51,098
Machine Operator IV	5-8 years	$54,896
Machine Operator Supervisor	over 8 years	$79,781

How Do lamination 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 lamination machine operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $52,343.
California: $52,144.
Massachusetts: $51,449.

District of Columbia $52,343 California $52,144 Massachusetts $51,449 Washington $51,260 New Jersey $51,241 Alaska $51,175 Connecticut $50,523 New York $50,258

Hawaii $49,412 Rhode Island $49,015 Maryland $48,745 Minnesota $48,377 Colorado $48,235 Illinois $48,187 Oregon $48,008 Delaware $47,875

New Hampshire $47,792 Virginia $47,606 Pennsylvania $47,062 Nevada $46,788 North Dakota $46,698 Michigan $46,556 Wisconsin $46,504 Vermont $46,400

Texas $46,112 Maine $46,093 Arizona $46,065 Ohio $46,032 Georgia $45,597 Indiana $45,379 Wyoming $45,337 Utah $45,271

Iowa $45,242 Kansas $45,015 Louisiana $44,949 North Carolina $44,925 Missouri $44,916 Florida $44,732 Montana $44,632 Nebraska $44,538

Kentucky $44,486 South Carolina $44,297 Tennessee $44,178 Idaho $44,131 New Mexico $43,786 Oklahoma $43,710 Alabama $43,432 South Dakota $42,964

Arkansas $42,708 West Virginia $42,571 Mississippi $42,160

Top Paying Cities for lamination 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:

Freedom: $45,363
Harmony: $45,343
Hartland: $45,402

Freedom, ME $45,363

Harmony, ME $45,343

Hartland, ME $45,402

Hinckley, ME $45,445

Jackman, ME $45,226

Kingfield, ME $45,483

Liberty, ME $45,446

Madison, ME $45,544

Monroe, ME $45,297

Morrill, ME $45,376

Newport, ME $45,304

New Portland, ME $45,554

New Sharon, ME $45,498

New Vineyard, ME $45,526

Norridgewock, ME $45,527

North Anson, ME $45,554

North Vassalboro, ME $45,636

Oakland, ME $45,542

Oquossoc, ME $45,390

Palmyra, ME $45,332

Phillips, ME $45,409

Pittsfield, ME $45,406

Plymouth, ME $45,309

Rangeley, ME $45,419

Portland, ME $47,587

Falmouth, ME $47,479

South Portland, ME $47,587

Cape Elizabeth, ME $47,492

Peaks Island, ME $47,538

Cumberland Foreside, ME $47,432

Auburn, ME $46,580

Andover, ME $45,407

Bethel, ME $45,483

Bryant Pond, ME $45,653

Buckfield, ME $45,856

Canton, ME $45,569

Durham, ME $46,875

Danville, ME $46,720

Dixfield, ME $45,474

Dryden, ME $45,527

East Andover, ME $45,420

East Dixfield, ME $45,548

East Livermore, ME $45,817

East Poland, ME $46,635

Stoneham, ME $45,673

East Wilton, ME $45,633

Greene, ME $46,223

Hanover, ME $45,445

Hebron, ME $46,181

Jay, ME $45,557

Lewiston, ME $46,555

Lisbon, ME $46,702

Lisbon Falls, ME $46,631

Livermore, ME $45,742

Livermore Falls, ME $45,712

Greenwood, ME $45,713

Mechanic Falls, ME $46,496

Mexico, ME $45,519

Minot, ME $46,323

Monmouth, ME $46,076

New Gloucester, ME $46,906

Newry, ME $45,360

North Jay, ME $45,535

Leeds, ME $45,965

North Monmouth, ME $46,009

North Turner, ME $45,932

North Waterford, ME $45,885

Norway, ME $46,032

Oxford, ME $46,279

Paris, ME $46,123

Poland, ME $46,643

Roxbury, ME $45,375

Rumford, ME $45,492

Sabattus, ME $46,351

South Paris, ME $46,060

Turner, ME $46,061

Wayne, ME $45,852

Weld, ME $45,409

West Bethel, ME $45,447

Bowdoin, ME $46,345

West Minot, ME $46,257

West Paris, ME $45,877

Peru, ME $45,587

West Poland, ME $46,607

Sumner, ME $45,731

Wilton, ME $45,529

Augusta, ME $45,656

Coopers Mills, ME $45,718

Dresden, ME $46,094

East Winthrop, ME $45,798

Farmingdale, ME $45,924

Gardiner, ME $46,007

Randolph, ME $45,924

Hallowell, ME $45,866

Jefferson, ME $45,561

Kents Hill, ME $45,654

Litchfield, ME $46,143

Manchester, ME $45,744

Mount Vernon, ME $45,544

Whitefield, ME $45,744

Palermo, ME $45,485

Sebasco Estates, ME $46,830

Readfield, ME $45,731

Saint Albans, ME $45,367

South Bristol, ME $46,127

Squirrel Island, ME $46,280

Trevett, ME $46,313

Waldoboro, ME $45,552

Walpole, ME $46,053

Washington, ME $45,438

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $46,363

Southport, ME $46,466

Wiscasset, ME $46,231

Woolwich, ME $46,341

Ellsworth, ME $45,253

Addison, ME $45,198

Gouldsboro, ME $45,238

Bar Harbor, ME $45,323

Beals, ME $45,248

Bernard, ME $45,339

Birch Harbor, ME $45,281

Blue Hill, ME $45,301

Brooklin, ME $45,302

Brooksville, ME $45,301

Calais, ME $45,181

Cherryfield, ME $45,130

Columbia Falls, ME $45,127

Corea, ME $45,240

Cranberry Isles, ME $45,250

Cutler, ME $45,131

Deer Isle, ME $45,344

Dennysville, ME $45,088

East Blue Hill, ME $45,303

East Machias, ME $45,131

Eastport, ME $45,264

Franklin, ME $45,243

Frenchboro, ME $45,225

Grand Lake Stream, ME $45,061

Hancock, ME $45,310

Harborside, ME $45,293

Harrington, ME $45,228

Hulls Cove, ME $45,324

Isle Au Haut, ME $45,225

Islesford, ME $45,319

Jonesboro, ME $45,167

Jonesport, ME $45,209

Little Deer Isle, ME $45,338

Lubec, ME $45,153

Bass Harbor, ME $45,340

Machias, ME $45,176

Machiasport, ME $45,198

Meddybemps, ME $45,060

Milbridge, ME $45,246

Mount Desert, ME $45,289

Northeast Harbor, ME $45,319

Sullivan, ME $45,249

Pembroke, ME $45,130

Perry, ME $45,171

Princeton, ME $45,058

Prospect Harbor, ME $45,286

Robbinston, ME $45,121

Salsbury Cove, ME $45,330

Sargentville, ME $45,315

Seal Cove, ME $45,291

Seal Harbor, ME $45,306

Sedgwick, ME $45,309

Sorrento, ME $45,291

Southwest Harbor, ME $45,331

Steuben, ME $45,221

Stonington, ME $45,348

Sunset, ME $45,192

Surry, ME $45,301

Swans Island, ME $45,260

Wesley, ME $45,002

Whiting, ME $45,118

Winter Harbor, ME $45,247

Baileyville, ME $45,104

Houlton, ME $45,010

Ashland, ME $44,945

Benedicta, ME $44,846

Blaine, ME $44,999

Bridgewater, ME $44,892

Caribou, ME $45,091

Clayton Lake, ME $45,010

Crouseville, ME $45,039

Eagle Lake, ME $44,995

Easton, ME $45,046

Estcourt Station, ME $45,028

Fort Fairfield, ME $45,069

Fort Kent, ME $45,089

Fort Kent Mills, ME $45,050

Frenchville, ME $45,101

Grand Isle, ME $45,039

Island Falls, ME $44,850

Limestone, ME $45,056

Madawaska, ME $45,176

Mapleton, ME $44,985

Richmond, ME $46,169

South China, ME $45,531

South Gardiner, ME $46,063

Vienna, ME $45,462

Windsor, ME $45,505

Winthrop, ME $45,927

Bangor, ME $45,285

Abbot, ME $45,293

Aurora, ME $45,046

Bradford, ME $45,264

Bradley, ME $45,265

Brewer, ME $45,282

Brookton, ME $44,894

Brownville, ME $45,134

Brownville Junction, ME $45,412

Bucksport, ME $45,279

Burlington, ME $45,117

Greenbush, ME $45,221

Carmel, ME $45,286

Castine, ME $45,380

Charleston, ME $45,272

Danforth, ME $44,969

Dover Foxcroft, ME $45,298

Corinth, ME $45,280

Eddington, ME $45,270

Holden, ME $45,274

East Millinocket, ME $45,085

East Orland, ME $45,274

Etna, ME $45,296

Exeter, ME $45,289

Frankfort, ME $45,287

Greenville, ME $45,026

Greenville Junction, ME $45,174

Guilford, ME $45,280

Hampden, ME $45,285

Howland, ME $45,177

Hudson, ME $45,277

Kenduskeag, ME $45,282

Kingman, ME $44,922

Lagrange, ME $45,230

Lambert Lake, ME $44,975

Lee, ME $45,107

Levant, ME $45,284

Lincoln, ME $45,104

Mattawamkeag, ME $44,957

Medway, ME $44,968

Milford, ME $45,258

Millinocket, ME $44,901

Milo, ME $45,219

Monson, ME $45,288

Olamon, ME $45,234

Old Town, ME $45,265

Orono, ME $45,278

Orient, ME $44,925

Orland, ME $45,275

Orrington, ME $45,280

Passadumkeag, ME $45,208

Penobscot, ME $45,276

Rockwood, ME $45,096

Sangerville, ME $45,320

Sebec, ME $45,247

Shirley Mills, ME $45,260

Springfield, ME $44,989

Stetson, ME $45,291

Stillwater, ME $45,279

Topsfield, ME $44,933

Vanceboro, ME $44,971

Waite, ME $44,994

West Enfield, ME $45,197

Winn, ME $45,017

Winterport, ME $45,285

Wytopitlock, ME $44,858

Bath, ME $46,662

Alna, ME $45,919

Boothbay, ME $46,231

Boothbay Harbor, ME $46,335

Bristol, ME $45,951

Chamberlain, ME $46,030

Damariscotta, ME $45,922

East Boothbay, ME $46,264

Friendship, ME $45,656

Georgetown, ME $46,603

Isle Of Springs, ME $46,232

Bremen, ME $45,824

Newcastle, ME $45,941

New Harbor, ME $46,103

Nobleboro, ME $45,759

Edgecomb, ME $46,097

Pemaquid, ME $46,058

Phippsburg, ME $46,790

Cushing, ME $45,507

Round Pond, ME $45,943

Sandy Point, ME $45,284

Searsmont, ME $45,392

Searsport, ME $45,291

Shawmut, ME $45,586

Skowhegan, ME $45,486

Smithfield, ME $45,510

Solon, ME $45,486

Stockton Springs, ME $45,284

Stratton, ME $45,448

Strong, ME $45,488

Temple, ME $45,470

West Forks, ME $45,208

Thorndike, ME $45,331

Troy, ME $45,317

Unity, ME $45,374

Vassalboro, ME $45,514

West Farmington, ME $45,646

Berwick, ME $48,377

Cape Neddick, ME $48,746

Eliot, ME $49,392

Kittery, ME $49,535

Kittery Point, ME $49,163

North Berwick, ME $48,004

Ogunquit, ME $48,440

South Berwick, ME $48,865

York, ME $49,144

York Beach, ME $48,908

York Harbor, ME $49,157

Acton, ME $46,634

Alfred, ME $47,295

Bailey Island, ME $47,102

Bar Mills, ME $47,220

Biddeford, ME $47,235

Biddeford Pool, ME $47,236

Bowdoinham, ME $46,312

Bridgton, ME $46,234

Brownfield, ME $46,193

Brunswick, ME $46,859

Bustins Island, ME $47,190

Cape Porpoise, ME $47,447

Casco, ME $46,783

Center Lovell, ME $45,892

Chebeague Island, ME $47,294

Cliff Island, ME $47,397

Cornish, ME $46,725

Cumberland Center, ME $47,343

Denmark, ME $46,186

East Baldwin, ME $46,844

Lebanon, ME $47,624

East Parsonsfield, ME $46,479

Sebago, ME $46,725

East Waterboro, ME $47,081

Freeport, ME $47,104

Fryeburg, ME $45,954

Gorham, ME $47,301

Gray, ME $47,014

Harrison, ME $45,980

Hiram, ME $46,580

Hollis Center, ME $47,139

Kennebunk, ME $47,483

Kennebunkport, ME $47,303

Parsonsfield, ME $46,477

Limerick, ME $46,908

Limington, ME $46,896

Long Island, ME $47,477

Lovell, ME $45,826

Moody, ME $48,066

Naples, ME $46,589

Newfield, ME $46,832

North Bridgton, ME $46,257

North Waterboro, ME $46,998

Windham, ME $47,254

Ocean Park, ME $47,272

Old Orchard Beach, ME $47,304

Orrs Island, ME $47,062

Porter, ME $46,321

Pownal, ME $47,031

Scarborough, ME $47,463

Raymond, ME $46,931

Saco, ME $47,275

Sanford, ME $47,516

Sebago Lake, ME $46,895

Shapleigh, ME $47,075

South Casco, ME $46,959

South Freeport, ME $47,081

Harpswell, ME $47,053

South Windham, ME $47,342

Springvale, ME $47,239

Standish, ME $47,092

Steep Falls, ME $46,990

Topsham, ME $46,699

Waterboro, ME $47,168

Waterford, ME $45,930

Wells, ME $47,973

West Baldwin, ME $46,761

Westbrook, ME $47,476

Buxton, ME $47,223

West Kennebunk, ME $47,458

West Newfield, ME $46,602

Yarmouth, ME $47,299

North Yarmouth, ME $47,200

Mars Hill, ME $45,043

Monticello, ME $44,952

New Limerick, ME $44,982

New Sweden, ME $45,042

Oakfield, ME $44,935

Oxbow, ME $44,752

Patten, ME $44,781

Perham, ME $45,011

Portage, ME $44,987

Presque Isle, ME $45,102

Saint Agatha, ME $45,080

Saint David, ME $45,071

Saint Francis, ME $45,010

Sheridan, ME $44,957

Sherman, ME $44,890

Stacyville, ME $44,834

Sinclair, ME $44,996

Smyrna Mills, ME $44,862

Wallagrass, ME $45,046

Stockholm, ME $45,002

Van Buren, ME $45,058

Washburn, ME $45,041

Westfield, ME $44,979

Rockland, ME $45,482

Camden, ME $45,478

Glen Cove, ME $45,462

Hope, ME $45,461

Islesboro, ME $45,344

Lincolnville, ME $45,381

Lincolnville Center, ME $45,383

Matinicus, ME $45,306

Monhegan, ME $45,790

North Haven, ME $45,337

Owls Head, ME $45,399

Port Clyde, ME $45,653

Rockport, ME $45,467

South Thomaston, ME $45,400

Spruce Head, ME $45,426

Tenants Harbor, ME $45,558

Thomaston, ME $45,432

Union, ME $45,458

Vinalhaven, ME $45,337

Warren, ME $45,410

West Rockport, ME $45,472

Waterville, ME $45,572

Albion, ME $45,500

Anson, ME $45,531

Athens, ME $45,404

Belfast, ME $45,382

Belgrade, ME $45,486

Belgrade Lakes, ME $45,439

Bingham, ME $45,400

Brooks, ME $45,307

Burnham, ME $45,352

Cambridge, ME $45,342

Canaan, ME $45,417

Caratunk, ME $45,314

China Village, ME $45,624

Clinton, ME $45,432

Corinna, ME $45,307

Detroit, ME $45,322

Dexter, ME $45,367

Dixmont, ME $45,301

East Newport, ME $45,306

East Vassalboro, ME $45,540

Eustis, ME $45,265

Fairfield, ME $45,509

Farmington, ME $45,546

Garland, ME $45,283

Farmington Falls, ME $45,620

lamination machine operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For lamination machine operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Media and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, lamination machine operator positions in MFG Durable or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view lamination machine operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a lamination machine operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Media	$59,921	$29.0	30%
Insurance	$57,616	$28.0	25%
Construction	$55,312	$27.0	20%
Financial Services	$53,007	$25.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$50,702	$24.0	10%

lamination machine operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a lamination 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.

$41,783

Average $46,093/year

$51,192

$3,482

Average $3,841/month

$4,266

$804

Average $886/week

$984

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,192	$4,266	$984	$25
Average	$46,093	$3,841	$886	$22
25th Percentile	$41,783	$3,482	$804	$20

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