Boring Machine Operator Salary in the United States

How much does a Boring Machine Operator make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Boring Machine Operator in the United States is $41,136 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,964
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,997 to $45,234
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,228
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Boring Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Wage
75th Percentile $45,234 $3,769 $870 $22
Average $41,136 $3,428 $791 $20
25th Percentile $36,997 $3,083 $711 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Boring Machine Operator Salaries

A Boring 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 Boring Machine Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Boring 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): $40,294
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,005
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,707
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,751
  • Expert (over 8 years): $43,882
Levels Salary
Entry Level Boring Machine Operator$40,294
Intermediate Level Boring Machine Operator$41,005
Senior Level Boring Machine Operator$42,707
Specialist Level Boring Machine Operator$43,751
Expert Level Boring Machine Operator$43,882
$40,294 0 yr
$41,005 < 2 yrs
$42,707 2-4 yrs
$43,751 5-8 yrs
$43,882 > 8 yrs
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How Do Boring 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 Boring Machine Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $45,546.
  • California: $45,374.
  • Massachusetts: $44,769.

Top Paying Cities for Boring 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:

  • San Jose: $51,885
  • San Francisco: $51,375
  • Oakland: $50,236

What Skills Can Increase a Boring Machine Operator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Listening (Mentioned in 5.7% Job Postings): Appropriately paying attention and exhibiting genuine interest when someone is speaking; effectively gathering, interpreting, assimilating and applying verbally transmitted information.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 3.43% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
  • Word Processing (Mentioned in 2.57% Job Postings): word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.
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Listening 5.7%
Data Entry 3.43%
Word Processing 2.57%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Boring Machine Operator's salary.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
  • Radiology: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Pediatric: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Partnering
 $53,477
30%
Radiology
 $48,952
19%
Pediatric
 $48,130
17%
Written Communication
 $47,307
15%
Scheduling
 $47,307
15%
HIPAA
 $46,073
12%
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Boring Machine Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Boring 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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$36,997
Average $41,136/year
$45,234
$3,083
Average $3,428/month
$3,769
$711
Average $791/week
$870
$18
Average $20/hour
$22
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $45,234 $3,769 $870 $22
Average $41,136 $3,428 $791 $20
25th Percentile $36,997 $3,083 $711 $18

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Salary Trends for Boring Machine Operator

Salaries for a Boring Machine Operator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $42,682 in 2023 to around $43,111 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Boring Machine Operator salary trends, .

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