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Warehouse machine operator salary
Average warehouse machine operator salary
$16.25
Average Salary for Warehouse Machine Operators
The average salary for a Warehouse Machine Operator is approximately $33,796 per year, translating to about $16 per hour. Salaries vary based on factors such as experience, location, and specific industry.
Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level positions typically start at around $29,000, while those with several years of experience can earn upwards of $40,000.
Top-Paying States
States like California and Texas offer higher salaries compared to the national average, reflecting the demand for skilled workers in these regions.
Highest Paying Cities
- San Francisco, CA - $45,000
- New York, NY - $42,500
- Seattle, WA - $40,000
As you consider a career as a Warehouse Machine Operator, researching these factors will help you make informed decisions about your future.
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Where can a Warehouse Machine Operator earn more?
Warehouse machine operator salaries by experience level
Average warehouse machine operator salary by state
The highest-paying states for warehouse machine operators are Alaska, North Dakota, and Minnesota. The lowest average warehouse machine operator salary states are North Carolina, Oklahoma, and South Carolina.
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Highest paying states for warehouse machine operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $38,836 | $18.67 |
| 2 | Alaska | $45,357 | $21.81 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $41,253 | $19.83 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $36,753 | $17.67 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $43,423 | $20.88 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $36,322 | $17.46 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $37,458 | $18.01 |
| 8 | Washington | $38,814 | $18.66 |
| 9 | Maine | $38,234 | $18.38 |
| 10 | Indiana | $34,469 | $16.57 |
| 11 | Michigan | $34,801 | $16.73 |
| 12 | Nevada | $35,811 | $17.22 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $37,411 | $17.99 |
| 14 | Oregon | $36,794 | $17.69 |
| 15 | Montana | $37,639 | $18.10 |
| 16 | Idaho | $36,588 | $17.59 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $36,203 | $17.41 |
| 18 | Utah | $35,096 | $16.87 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $38,673 | $18.59 |
| 20 | New York | $37,658 | $18.10 |
| 21 | Illinois | $34,596 | $16.63 |
| 22 | Maryland | $35,128 | $16.89 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $35,209 | $16.93 |
| 24 | Ohio | $33,076 | $15.90 |
| 25 | Kansas | $33,282 | $16.00 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $34,575 | $16.62 |
| 27 | Colorado | $36,093 | $17.35 |
| 28 | California | $35,659 | $17.14 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $33,694 | $16.20 |
| 30 | Iowa | $32,766 | $15.75 |
| 31 | Virginia | $35,224 | $16.93 |
| 32 | Delaware | $34,986 | $16.82 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $31,282 | $15.04 |
| 34 | Arizona | $33,058 | $15.89 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $34,360 | $16.52 |
| 36 | Texas | $32,618 | $15.68 |
| 37 | Vermont | $33,538 | $16.12 |
| 38 | Georgia | $31,111 | $14.96 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $33,418 | $16.07 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $30,801 | $14.81 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $29,774 | $14.31 |
| 42 | District of Columbia | $34,510 | $16.59 |
| 43 | Missouri | $31,744 | $15.26 |
| 44 | Florida | $31,820 | $15.30 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $31,703 | $15.24 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $30,705 | $14.76 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $30,620 | $14.72 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $29,543 | $14.20 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $30,694 | $14.76 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $30,883 | $14.85 |
| 51 | Alabama | $28,895 | $13.89 |
Highest paying cities for warehouse machine operators
The highest-paying cities for warehouse machine operators are Fridley, MN, Seattle, WA, and Providence, RI.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fridley, MN | $41,360 | $19.88 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $38,939 | $18.72 |
| 3 | Providence, RI | $38,852 | $18.68 |
| 4 | Syracuse, NY | $38,567 | $18.54 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $37,513 | $18.04 |
| 6 | Allentown, PA | $37,179 | $17.87 |
| 7 | Portland, OR | $36,841 | $17.71 |
| 8 | Fond du Lac, WI | $36,776 | $17.68 |
| 9 | Sacramento, CA | $36,607 | $17.60 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $36,086 | $17.35 |
| 11 | Salt Lake City, UT | $35,137 | $16.89 |
| 12 | DeKalb, IL | $34,679 | $16.67 |
| 13 | Indianapolis, IN | $34,207 | $16.45 |
| 14 | Kansas City, KS | $33,390 | $16.05 |
| 15 | Phoenix, AZ | $33,106 | $15.92 |
| 16 | Carrollton, TX | $32,550 | $15.65 |
| 17 | Council Bluffs, IA | $32,210 | $15.49 |
| 18 | Kansas City, MO | $31,977 | $15.37 |
| 19 | Jacksonville, FL | $31,932 | $15.35 |
| 20 | Gainesville, GA | $31,215 | $15.01 |
Warehouse Machine Operators are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Warehouse machine operator salary details
A warehouse machine operator's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a warehouse machine operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| Average | $33,796 | $2,816 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying warehouse machine operator jobs
The highest paying types of warehouse machine operators are driver/warehouse worker, warehouse specialist, and warehouse technician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material Handler/Warehouse | $32,384 | $2,699 | $15.57 | 154,227 |
| Driver/Warehouse Worker | $35,198 | $2,933 | $16.92 | 310,383 |
| Forklift Operator | $34,213 | $2,851 | $16.45 | 213,020 |
| Lift Operator | $32,309 | $2,692 | $15.53 | 72,445 |
| Machine Operator/Forklift Operator | $32,452 | $2,704 | $15.60 | 120,073 |
| Warehouse Employee | $32,510 | $2,709 | $15.63 | 186,499 |
Top companies hiring warehouse machine operators now:
Which companies pay warehouse machine operators the most?
Warehouse machine operator salaries at BP America Inc and Dairy Farmers of America are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average warehouse machine operator salary at companies like Darigold and Novo Nordisk are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BP America Inc | $43,393 | $20.86 |
| 2 | Dairy Farmers of America | $43,202 | $20.77 |
| 3 | Darigold | $42,570 | $20.47 |
| 4 | Novo Nordisk | $41,078 | $19.75 |
| 5 | Mars | $40,739 | $19.59 |
| 6 | Cargill | $40,689 | $19.56 |
| 7 | BD | $40,662 | $19.55 |
| 8 | Land O'Lakes | $40,545 | $19.49 |
| 9 | ABB | $40,276 | $19.36 |
| 10 | Olin | $40,258 | $19.35 |
| 11 | Target | $39,578 | $19.03 |
| 12 | Danone Sverige | $39,550 | $19.01 |
| 13 | Church & Dwight Co. | $39,475 | $18.98 |
| 14 | Axalta | $39,404 | $18.94 |
| 15 | Masimo | $39,309 | $18.90 |
| 16 | MDU Resources | $39,242 | $18.87 |
| 17 | GROWMARK | $39,103 | $18.80 |
| 18 | ADM | $39,099 | $18.80 |
| 19 | UPS | $39,093 | $18.79 |
| 20 | Exxon Mobil | $39,073 | $18.79 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Warehouse machine operator salary trends
The average warehouse machine operator salary has risen by $6,793 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average warehouse machine operator earned $27,003 annually, but today, they earn $33,796 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for warehouse machine operators over the last decade.
Compare warehouse machine operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average warehouse machine operator salary over time
Compare warehouse machine operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Warehouse machine operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,800 | $16.25 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $32,600 | $15.66 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $31,300 | $15.03 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $30,300 | $14.55 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $29,200 | $14.04 | +1.1% |
Recently added warehouse machine operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | Hourly Warehouse Operations Evening/Overnight Shifts (T3808) | Midway, GA | 06/30/2025 | $44,036 |
| Target | Hourly Warehouse Operations (T3892) | Lake City, FL | 06/30/2025 | $42,784 |
| Target | Hourly Warehouse Operations (T0556) | Tifton, GA | 06/30/2025 | $42,053 |
| Target | Hourly Warehouse Operations (T3881) | Upper Marlboro, MD | 06/30/2025 | $47,479 |
| Target | Hourly Warehouse Operations (T3811) | Newton, NC | 06/30/2025 | $43,827 |
| Target | Hourly Warehouse Operations (T3032) | Mililani Town, HI | 06/30/2025 | $51,132 |
| Mapei | Warehouse Operator | Garland, TX | 06/29/2025 | $38,317 |
| Aerotek | Warehouse Operator | Smithville, GA | 06/28/2025 | $31,305 |
| Land O Lakes | Warehouse Operator | Hicksville, NY | 06/27/2025 | $51,549 |
| Nestle | Warehouse Operator | Breinigsville, PA | 06/27/2025 | $50,130 |
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