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What is an adding machine operator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an adding machine operator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $19.09 an hour? That's $39,710 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -38,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreAdding Machine OperatorUS Average
Salary
3.1

Avg. Salary $39,710

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
-

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.81%

Asian 5.98%

Black or African American 8.14%

Hispanic or Latino 14.80%

Unknown 4.12%

White 66.15%

Gender

female 36.96%

male 63.04%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Complexity level
7.8

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Key steps to become an adding machine operator

  1. Explore adding machine operator education requirements

    Most common adding machine operator degrees

    Bachelor's

    58.1 %

    High School Diploma

    16.1 %

    Associate

    16.1 %
  2. Complete relevant adding machine operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New adding machine operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an adding machine operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real adding machine operator resumes.
  3. Research adding machine operator duties and responsibilities

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    • Perform daily and periodic timekeeping procedures, which include bi-weekly payroll.
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  4. Apply for adding machine operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an adding machine operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average adding machine operator salary

The average adding machine operator salary in the United States is $39,710 per year or $19 per hour. Adding machine operator salaries range between $23,000 and $67,000 per year.

Average adding machine operator salary
$39,710 Yearly
$19.09 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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