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Job outlook for process machine operators in the United States
Process machine operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of process machine operator jobs and the average process machine operator salary over time.
Process machine operator jobs over time
Process machine operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 151 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 233 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 314 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 439 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 591 | 0.00% |
Average process machine operator salary over time
Process machine operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,577 | $24.80 | +7.6% |
| 2024 | $47,953 | $23.05 | +10.6% |
| 2023 | $43,348 | $20.84 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | $40,822 | $19.63 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $39,322 | $18.90 | --0.5% |
Process machine operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of process machine operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where process machine operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for process machine operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 178 | 26% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,493 | 22% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,014 | 17% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 180 | 17% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 213 | 16% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 116 | 16% |
| 7 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 987 | 11% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 638 | 11% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 88 | 9% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 464 | 8% |
| 11 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 773 | 7% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 749 | 7% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 458 | 7% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 226 | 7% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 206 | 7% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 743 | 6% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 647 | 6% |
| 18 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 388 | 6% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 107 | 6% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 89 | 6% |
Most common cities for process machine operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newington | 1 | 3% | $87,867 |
| 2 | Carol Stream | 1 | 2% | $43,714 |
| 3 | Birmingham | 2 | 1% | $37,047 |
| 4 | Salt Lake City | 1 | 1% | $43,040 |
| 5 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $60,236 |