Robotic machine operator vs machine operator

The differences between robotic machine operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a machine operator has an average salary of $32,874, which is higher than the $31,236 average annual salary of a robotic machine operator.

The top three skills for a robotic machine operator include program robots, calipers and CNC. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Robotic machine operator vs machine operator overview

	Robotic Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$31,236	$32,874
Hourly rate	$15.02	$15.80
Growth rate	-5%	-6%
Number of jobs	61,730	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Robotic machine operator vs machine operator salary

Robotic machine operators and machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Robotic Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$31,236	$32,874
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $40,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between robotic machine operator and machine operator education

There are a few differences between a robotic machine operator and a machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Robotic Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Robotic machine operator vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between robotic machine operators' and machine operators' demographics:

	Robotic Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 76.9% Female, 23.1%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between robotic machine operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Robotic machine operator example responsibilities.

Measure parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Gain knowledge to troubleshoot mold operations and perform repairs.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Measure and mark reference points and cutting lines on work pieces, using trace templates, compasses, and rules.

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Robotic machine operator vs machine operator skills

Common robotic machine operator skills

Program Robots, 22%
Calipers, 16%
CNC, 11%
Production Equipment, 10%
Quality Checks, 9%
Quality Inspection, 5%

Common machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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