How much does a machine lay out worker make?

The average machine lay out worker salary in the United States is $31,482. Machine lay out worker salaries typically range between $25,000 and $39,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for machine lay out workers is $15.14 per hour. Machine lay out worker salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Machine lay out workers earn the highest average salary in New York.

Machine lay out worker salary

Q: What state pays Machine Lay Out Workers the most?

New York pays Machine Lay Out Workers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $43,476 per year, or $20.90 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a machine lay out worker?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a machine lay out worker if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New Jersey you should be paid close to $43,114 per year.

Average machine lay out worker salary

$15.14

$31,482 yearly

Entry-level machine lay out worker salary

$25,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Machine Lay Out Worker Salary

The average salary for a machine lay out worker is $31,482 per year, or about $15.14 per hour. This role typically involves setting up and adjusting machinery layouts, essential for manufacturing efficiency. Factors influencing salary include location, experience, and specific industry focus.

Where Can a Machine Lay Out Worker Earn More?

Machine lay out workers can earn more in states like California and Texas, where demand for skilled labor is high. Cities such as Los Angeles and Houston offer competitive pay due to their bustling manufacturing sectors.

Career Path and Opportunities

With experience, machine lay out workers may advance to supervisory roles or specialize in areas such as quality assurance or mechanical design. Continuing education and certifications can enhance earning potential and open doors to higher-paying positions.

Conclusion

Understanding the salary landscape and growth opportunities in this field can help you make informed career decisions. Explore job openings to find the right fit for your skills and ambitions.

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Columbus, OH$35,335

Jacksonville, AR$28,349

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Caterpillar$33,494

Adecco$30,707

Average machine lay out worker salary by state

The average machine lay out worker salary in New York, New Jersey, and Illinois are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average machine lay out worker salary states are Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

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Highest paying states for machine lay out workers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Minnesota	$35,521	$17.08
2	New Mexico	$38,483	$18.50
3	Iowa	$41,807	$20.10
4	Illinois	$41,851	$20.12
5	Texas	$36,701	$17.64
6	Kansas	$39,177	$18.84
7	New Hampshire	$33,984	$16.34
8	Washington	$36,744	$17.67
9	New Jersey	$43,114	$20.73
10	New York	$43,476	$20.90
11	Alaska	$41,318	$19.86
12	South Dakota	$32,436	$15.59
13	Wisconsin	$34,063	$16.38
14	Idaho	$33,869	$16.28
15	North Dakota	$36,662	$17.63
16	Maine	$35,976	$17.30
17	Utah	$31,213	$15.01
18	Connecticut	$32,950	$15.84
19	Nebraska	$31,160	$14.98
20	Vermont	$34,478	$16.58
21	Indiana	$31,718	$15.25
22	Rhode Island	$33,419	$16.07
23	Oregon	$31,426	$15.11
24	Montana	$33,939	$16.32
25	Massachusetts	$33,717	$16.21
26	Ohio	$30,782	$14.80
27	West Virginia	$29,970	$14.41
28	Wyoming	$32,371	$15.56
29	California	$31,528	$15.16
30	Missouri	$29,972	$14.41
31	Delaware	$31,109	$14.96
32	North Carolina	$29,365	$14.12
33	Virginia	$30,825	$14.82
34	Colorado	$30,383	$14.61
35	Michigan	$29,577	$14.22
36	Kentucky	$29,179	$14.03
37	Nevada	$30,660	$14.74
38	South Carolina	$27,121	$13.04
39	Arizona	$30,620	$14.72
40	Tennessee	$25,627	$12.32
41	District of Columbia	$30,295	$14.56
42	Pennsylvania	$29,049	$13.97
43	Maryland	$30,563	$14.69
44	Louisiana	$26,915	$12.94
45	Arkansas	$28,538	$13.72
46	Oklahoma	$25,825	$12.42
47	Georgia	$24,733	$11.89
48	Alabama	$24,695	$11.87
49	Mississippi	$27,539	$13.24
50	Florida	$24,112	$11.59
51	Hawaii	$29,469	$14.17

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Highest paying cities for machine lay out workers

The highest-paying cities for machine lay out workers are Shakopee, MN, Visalia, CA, and Lafayette, IN.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Shakopee, MN	$35,335	$16.99
2	Visalia, CA	$31,925	$15.35
3	Lafayette, IN	$31,882	$15.33
4	Grand Rapids, MI	$29,729	$14.29
5	Jacksonville, AR	$28,349	$13.63

Machine lay out worker salary details

A machine lay out worker's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average machine lay out worker salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a machine lay out worker's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$39,000	$3,250	$19
75th Percentile	$35,000	$2,917	$17
Average	$31,482	$2,624	$15
25th Percentile	$27,000	$2,250	$13
10th Percentile	$25,000	$2,083	$12

Highest paying machine lay out worker jobs

The highest paying types of machine lay out workers are drafting layout worker, marine fitter, and layout mechanic.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Factory Worker	$29,343	$2,445	$14.11	106,768
Machine Operator	$32,874	$2,740	$15.80	96,834

Top companies hiring machine lay out workers now:

Which companies pay machine lay out workers the most?

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Caterpillar	$33,494	$16.10
2	Adecco	$30,707	$14.76

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$32,000$31,400$30,800$30,200$29,600$29,000

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Machine lay out worker salary trends

The average machine lay out worker salary has risen by $7,482 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average machine lay out worker earned $24,000 annually, but today, they earn $31,482 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for machine lay out workers over the last decade.

Compare machine lay out worker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average machine lay out worker salary over time

Compare machine lay out worker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Machine lay out worker salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$31,500	$15.14	+4.5%
2024	$30,100	$14.45	+4.1%
2023	$28,800	$13.86	+3.3%
2022	$27,900	$13.40	+1.1%
2021	$27,600	$13.26	+2.8%

Recently added machine lay out worker salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Barton Staffing Solutions	Machine Tending/General Labor (Au#335045)	North Aurora, IL	06/29/2025	$35,479
Acme Barricades LC	Striping Machine Laborer	Saint Augustine, FL	05/10/2025	$31,305
Acme Barricades LC	Striping Machine Laborer	Saint Augustine, FL	02/24/2025	$31,305
Adecco Us, Inc.	Machine Worker	Eagle, NY	12/06/2024	$37,566
Adecco Us, Inc.	Machine Worker	Eagle, NY	07/03/2024	$37,566
Adecco Us, Inc.	Machine Worker	Eagle, NY	07/03/2024	$37,566
Adecco Us, Inc.	Machine Worker	Stratham, NH	05/29/2024	$34,436
Adecco Us, Inc.	Machine Worker	Columbus, IN	05/14/2024	$31,931
Adecco Us, Inc.	Machine Worker	Columbus, IN	05/14/2024	$31,931
Adecco Us, Inc.	Machine Worker	Irvine, CA	04/04/2024	$39,590

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