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

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

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

An Entry Machine Operator's salary grows with experience: an Entry Machine Operator (0-1 years)earns $41,533, an Intermediate Machine Operator (1-3 years)earns $46,149, a Production Machine Operator III (3-5 years)earns $52,331, a Machine Operator IV (5-7 years)earns $65,788, a Machine Operator Supervisor (7+ years)earns $91,768,

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

Entry Machine Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Machine Operator roles are District of Columbia $45,400, California $45,200, Massachusetts $44,600. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Entry Machine Operator level roles vary by specialization: Entry Computer Operator: $48,990; Machine Operator - Entry Level: $46,164; Paper Folding Machine Operator: $44,500; Intermediate SMT Machine Operator: $44,500; SMT Machine Operator II: $44,470.

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Entry Machine Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Machine Operator make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Machine Operator in Delaware is $41,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,713
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,200 to $44,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,104

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Entry Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,800	$3,733	$862	$22
Average	$41,600	$3,467	$800	$20
25th Percentile	$38,200	$3,183	$735	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Machine Operator Salaries

An Entry 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 Entry Machine Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry 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 Machine Operator (0-1 years): $41,533
Intermediate Machine Operator (1-3 years): $46,149
Production Machine Operator III (3-5 years): $52,331
Machine Operator IV (5-7 years): $65,788
Machine Operator Supervisor (7+ years): $91,768

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Machine Operator	0-1 years	$41,533
Intermediate Machine Operator	1-3 years	$46,149
Production Machine Operator III	3-5 years	$52,331
Machine Operator IV	5-7 years	$65,788
Machine Operator Supervisor	7+ years	$91,768

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

District of Columbia: $45,400.
California: $45,200.
Massachusetts: $44,600.

District of Columbia $45,400 California $45,200 Massachusetts $44,600 Washington $44,400 New Jersey $44,400 Alaska $44,300 Connecticut $43,800 New York $43,600

Hawaii $42,800 Rhode Island $42,500 Maryland $42,200 Minnesota $41,900 Illinois $41,800 Colorado $41,800 Oregon $41,600 Delaware $41,500

New Hampshire $41,400 Virginia $41,300 Pennsylvania $40,800 Nevada $40,500 North Dakota $40,500 Michigan $40,300 Wisconsin $40,300 Vermont $40,200

Texas $40,000 Ohio $39,900 Maine $39,900 Arizona $39,900 Georgia $39,500 Indiana $39,300 Wyoming $39,300 Utah $39,200

Iowa $39,200 Kansas $39,000 Louisiana $39,000 North Carolina $38,900 Missouri $38,900 Florida $38,800 Montana $38,700 Nebraska $38,600

Kentucky $38,600 South Carolina $38,400 Tennessee $38,300 Idaho $38,200 New Mexico $37,900 Oklahoma $37,900 Alabama $37,600 South Dakota $37,200

Arkansas $37,000 West Virginia $36,900 Mississippi $36,500

Top Paying Cities for Entry Machine Operators

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:

Lincoln: $42,900
Little Creek: $42,500
Magnolia: $42,700

Lincoln, DE $42,900 Little Creek, DE $42,500 Magnolia, DE $42,700 Milford, DE $42,900 Marydel, DE $42,400 Millsboro, DE $42,900 Millville, DE $43,200 Milton, DE $42,900

Nassau, DE $42,900 Ocean View, DE $43,200 Rehoboth Beach, DE $43,200 Seaford, DE $42,500 Selbyville, DE $43,200 Smyrna, DE $42,300 Viola, DE $42,700 Woodside, DE $42,600

Bear, DE $42,000 Newark, DE $42,000 Claymont, DE $42,100 Delaware City, DE $42,000 Hockessin, DE $42,100 Kirkwood, DE $42,000 Middletown, DE $42,200 Montchanin, DE $42,100

New Castle, DE $42,100 Odessa, DE $42,300 Port Penn, DE $41,900 Rockland, DE $42,100 Saint Georges, DE $42,000 Townsend, DE $42,200 Winterthur, DE $42,100 Lewes, DE $42,900

Wilmington, DE $42,100 Dover, DE $42,500 Dover Afb, DE $42,600 Bethany Beach, DE $43,200 Bethel, DE $42,500 Bridgeville, DE $42,900 Camden Wyoming, DE $42,600 Cheswold, DE $42,400

Clayton, DE $42,300 Dagsboro, DE $43,200 Delmar, DE $42,500 Ellendale, DE $42,900 Felton, DE $42,900 Fenwick Island, DE $43,200 Frankford, DE $43,200 Frederica, DE $42,900

Georgetown, DE $42,900 Greenwood, DE $42,900 Harbeson, DE $42,900 Harrington, DE $42,900 Hartly, DE $42,300 Houston, DE $42,900 Kenton, DE $42,300 Laurel, DE $42,500

Yorklyn, DE $42,100

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

Understanding how an Entry 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.

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$38,200

Average $41,600/year

$44,800

$3,183

Average $3,467/month

$3,733

$735

Average $800/week

$862

$18

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,800	$3,733	$862	$22
Average	$41,600	$3,467	$800	$20
25th Percentile	$38,200	$3,183	$735	$18

Entry Machine Operator Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Entry Machine Operator, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Entry Machine Operator Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Extruder Operator II	$55,400	33%
Plastic Injection Molding Operator II	$49,300	19%
Intermediate Machine Operator	$46,200	11%
General Machinist II	$59,400	43%

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