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Inserting machine operator salary
Average inserting machine operator salary
$16.45
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Average inserting machine operator salary by state
Highest paying states for inserting machine operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $44,201 | $21.25 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $40,197 | $19.33 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $41,366 | $19.89 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $38,899 | $18.70 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $42,644 | $20.50 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $41,431 | $19.92 |
| 7 | Indiana | $38,443 | $18.48 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $42,835 | $20.59 |
| 9 | Illinois | $39,187 | $18.84 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $38,402 | $18.46 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $38,704 | $18.61 |
| 12 | Ohio | $36,881 | $17.73 |
| 13 | Washington | $44,003 | $21.16 |
| 14 | Alaska | $39,461 | $18.97 |
| 15 | South Dakota | $38,320 | $18.42 |
| 16 | Kansas | $37,794 | $18.17 |
| 17 | Oregon | $39,815 | $19.14 |
| 18 | Maine | $37,799 | $18.17 |
| 19 | Missouri | $37,130 | $17.85 |
| 20 | Idaho | $38,663 | $18.59 |
| 21 | Iowa | $35,379 | $17.01 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $36,163 | $17.39 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $35,344 | $16.99 |
| 24 | California | $39,640 | $19.06 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $35,008 | $16.83 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $36,085 | $17.35 |
| 27 | Colorado | $38,827 | $18.67 |
| 28 | Utah | $35,655 | $17.14 |
| 29 | Arizona | $35,955 | $17.29 |
| 30 | Delaware | $37,063 | $17.82 |
| 31 | Nevada | $35,998 | $17.31 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $34,460 | $16.57 |
| 33 | Michigan | $34,393 | $16.54 |
| 34 | New York | $36,559 | $17.58 |
| 35 | Maryland | $36,770 | $17.68 |
| 36 | Vermont | $34,555 | $16.61 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $30,448 | $14.64 |
| 38 | Montana | $34,641 | $16.65 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $31,229 | $15.01 |
| 40 | Texas | $33,755 | $16.23 |
| 41 | Georgia | $30,815 | $14.81 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $29,746 | $14.30 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $32,559 | $15.65 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $30,383 | $14.61 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $27,795 | $13.36 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $25,442 | $12.23 |
| 47 | Florida | $28,953 | $13.92 |
| 48 | Alabama | $25,484 | $12.25 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $27,456 | $13.20 |
| 50 | Virginia | $29,102 | $13.99 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $23,757 | $11.42 |
Inserting machine operator salary details
An inserting machine operator's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $43,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an inserting machine operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| Average | $34,220 | $2,852 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying inserting machine operator jobs
The highest paying types of inserting machine operators are packaging specialist, relief operator, and lead operator/machine operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packager | $31,506 | $2,625 | $15.15 | 3,674 |
| Packaging Technician | $35,973 | $2,998 | $17.29 | 64,859 |
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
| Pack Out Operator | $33,217 | $2,768 | $15.97 | 73,108 |
| Cell Operator | $37,866 | $3,155 | $18.20 | 66,532 |
| Filler Operator | $37,729 | $3,144 | $18.14 | 65,876 |
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Inserting machine operator salary trends
The average inserting machine operator salary has risen by $7,360 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average inserting machine operator earned $26,860 annually, but today, they earn $34,220 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for inserting machine operators over the last decade.
Compare inserting machine operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average inserting machine operator salary over time
Compare inserting machine operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Inserting machine operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,200 | $16.45 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $32,500 | $15.62 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $31,600 | $15.20 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $30,800 | $14.79 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $29,700 | $14.26 | +4.3% |
Recently added inserting machine operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerotek | Inserter Machine Operator | Ancient Oaks, PA | 06/23/2025 | $38,610 |
| Aerotek | Inserter Machine Operator | Ancient Oaks, PA | 05/21/2025 | $38,610 |
| Lee Enterprises, Incorporated | Inserting Machine Operator | Davenport, IA | 05/14/2025 | $28,175 |
| Aerotek | Inserter Machine Operator | Norristown, PA | 04/18/2025 | $38,610 |
| Exela Technologies Inc. | Production Mail Inserter Machine Operator | Phoenix, AZ | 04/16/2025 | $37,566 |
| Lee Enterprises, Incorporated | Inserting Machine Operator | Davenport, IA | 04/12/2025 | $28,175 |
| Doherty Staffing Solutions | Nail Inserting Machine Operator-2Nd Shift | Alexandria, MN | 04/07/2025 | $37,566 |
| Doherty Staffing Solutions | Nail Inserting Machine Operator-1St. Shift | Alexandria, MN | 03/24/2025 | $37,566 |
| Vericast | Insert Machine Operator-2Nd Shift | High Point, NC | 03/07/2025 | $35,479 |
| Vericast | Insert Machine Operator-3Rd Shift | High Point, NC | 02/21/2025 | $35,479 |
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