Office Machine Operators, Except Computer Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for office machine operators, except computer in the U.S. is $40,960 ($19.69 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $40,960
- Mean annual wage
- $43,220
- Median hourly wage
- $19.69
- Employment
- 25,130
25,130 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,750 | $15.27 |
| 25th percentile | $36,090 | $17.35 |
| Median (50th) | $40,960 | $19.69 |
| 75th percentile | $47,910 | $23.03 |
| 90th percentile | $57,960 | $27.87 |
Highest-paying states for office machine operators, except computer
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $56,010 | 70 |
| Vermont | $48,380 | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $47,470 | — |
| California | $47,150 | 2,320 |
| Colorado | $46,860 | 250 |
| Washington | $46,290 | 340 |
| Minnesota | $45,890 | 630 |
| New York | $45,740 | 3,780 |
| Rhode Island | $45,560 | 70 |
| Nevada | $45,330 | 70 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arizona: $32,060 median annual wage
- New Hampshire: $32,590 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $33,870 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $34,640 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $34,810 median annual wage
About this occupation
Operate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines.
Typical tasks
- Sort, assemble, and proof completed work.
- Compute prices for services and receive payment, or provide supervisors with billing information.
- Set up and adjust machines, regulating factors such as speed, ink flow, focus, and number of copies.
- Load machines with materials such as blank paper or film.
- Deliver completed work.
- Clean machines, perform minor repairs, and report major repair needs.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 9.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 35.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.8% |
| Associate's degree | 13.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.9% |
| Master's degree | 2.8% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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