Machine Operator Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Machine Operator make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Machine Operator in Hawaii is $48,241 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,808
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,694 to $53,248
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,554

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Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,248	$4,437	$1,024	$26
Average	$48,241	$4,020	$928	$23
25th Percentile	$43,694	$3,641	$840	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Machine Operator Salaries

A 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 Machine Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $42,850
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,613
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,991
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,875
Expert (over 8 years): $94,679

Levels	Salary
Machine O... Level Machine Operator	$42,850
Machine O... Level Machine Operator	$47,613
Machine O... Level Machine Operator	$53,991
Machine O... Level Machine Operator	$67,875
Machine O... Level Machine Operator	$94,679

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

District of Columbia: $51,112.
California: $50,918.
Massachusetts: $50,240.

District of Columbia $51,112 California $50,918 Massachusetts $50,240 Washington $50,055 New Jersey $50,037 Alaska $49,972 Connecticut $49,335 New York $49,076

Hawaii $48,250 Rhode Island $47,862 Maryland $47,599 Minnesota $47,239 Colorado $47,101 Illinois $47,054 Oregon $46,879 Delaware $46,750

New Hampshire $46,669 Virginia $46,487 Pennsylvania $45,956 Nevada $45,688 North Dakota $45,600 Michigan $45,462 Wisconsin $45,411 Vermont $45,309

Texas $45,028 Maine $45,009 Arizona $44,982 Ohio $44,949 Georgia $44,525 Indiana $44,312 Wyoming $44,271 Utah $44,206

Iowa $44,178 Kansas $43,957 Louisiana $43,892 North Carolina $43,869 Missouri $43,860 Florida $43,680 Montana $43,583 Nebraska $43,491

Kentucky $43,440 South Carolina $43,255 Tennessee $43,140 Idaho $43,094 New Mexico $42,757 Oklahoma $42,683 Alabama $42,410 South Dakota $41,953

Arkansas $41,704 West Virginia $41,570 Mississippi $41,169

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Aiea: $48,005
Anahola: $47,682
Captain Cook: $47,682

Aiea, HI $48,005 Anahola, HI $47,682 Captain Cook, HI $47,682 Eleele, HI $47,682 Ewa Beach, HI $48,005 Kapolei, HI $47,899 Haiku, HI $47,682 Hakalau, HI $47,682

Haleiwa, HI $47,682 Hana, HI $47,682 Hanalei, HI $47,682 Hanamaulu, HI $47,682 Hanapepe, HI $47,682 Hauula, HI $47,788 Hawaii National Park, HI $47,682 Hawi, HI $47,682

Hilo, HI $47,682 Princeville, HI $47,682 Holualoa, HI $47,682 Honaunau, HI $47,682 Honokaa, HI $47,682 Honomu, HI $47,682 Hoolehua, HI $47,682 Kaaawa, HI $47,876

Kahuku, HI $47,682 Kahului, HI $47,682 Kailua, HI $48,005 Ocean View, HI $47,682 Waikoloa, HI $47,682 Keauhou, HI $47,682 Kailua Kona, HI $47,682 Kalaheo, HI $47,682

Kalaupapa, HI $47,682 Kamuela, HI $47,682 Kaneohe, HI $48,005 Kapaa, HI $47,682 Kaumakani, HI $47,682 Kaunakakai, HI $47,682 Keaau, HI $47,682 Kealakekua, HI $47,682

Kealia, HI $47,682 Kekaha, HI $47,682 Kihei, HI $47,682 Kilauea, HI $47,682 Kapaau, HI $47,682 Koloa, HI $47,682 Kualapuu, HI $47,682 Kunia, HI $47,853

Kurtistown, HI $47,682 Lahaina, HI $47,682 Laie, HI $47,724 Lanai City, HI $47,682 Laupahoehoe, HI $47,682 Lawai, HI $47,682 Lihue, HI $47,682 Makawao, HI $47,682

Makaweli, HI $47,682 Maunaloa, HI $47,682 Mountain View, HI $47,682 Naalehu, HI $47,682 Ninole, HI $47,682 Ookala, HI $47,682 Paauilo, HI $47,682 Pahala, HI $47,682

Pahoa, HI $47,682 Paia, HI $47,682 Papaaloa, HI $47,682 Papaikou, HI $47,682 Pearl City, HI $48,005 Pepeekeo, HI $47,682 Puunene, HI $47,682 Volcano, HI $47,682

Wahiawa, HI $47,853 Pukalani, HI $47,682 Mililani, HI $47,918 Kula, HI $47,682 Waialua, HI $47,682 Waianae, HI $47,724 Wailuku, HI $47,682 Waimanalo, HI $48,005

Waimea, HI $47,682 Waipahu, HI $47,982 Honolulu, HI $48,005 J B P H H, HI $48,005 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $47,876 Schofield Barracks, HI $47,835 Fort Shafter, HI $48,005 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $48,005

Camp H M Smith, HI $48,005 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $47,982 Wake Island, HI $48,005

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

Understanding how a 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$43,694

Average $48,241/year

$53,248

$3,641

Average $4,020/month

$4,437

$840

Average $928/week

$1,024

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,248	$4,437	$1,024	$26
Average	$48,241	$4,020	$928	$23
25th Percentile	$43,694	$3,641	$840	$21

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