Office Machine Operators, Except Computer Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for office machine operators, except computers across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Alaska$56,290
- California$50,030
- Vermont$49,440
- Massachusetts$49,080
- Colorado$49,070
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Carolina$33,810
- New Hampshire$35,440
- Oklahoma$36,570
- Mississippi$36,700
- Arizona$36,760
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $56,290 | $56,010 | $27 | +30.2% | 70 |
| 2 | California | $50,030 | $47,150 | $24 | +15.8% | 2,320 |
| 3 | Vermont | $49,440 | $48,380 | $24 | +14.4% | 60 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $49,080 | $47,470 | $24 | +13.6% | — |
| 5 | Colorado | $49,070 | $46,860 | $24 | +13.5% | 250 |
| 6 | Washington | $48,760 | $46,290 | $23 | +12.8% | 340 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $48,600 | $45,560 | $23 | +12.4% | 70 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $48,290 | $41,460 | $23 | +11.7% | 170 |
| 9 | Nevada | $47,460 | $45,330 | $23 | +9.8% | 70 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $46,670 | $45,890 | $22 | +8% | 630 |
| 11 | Maine | $46,650 | $45,240 | $22 | +7.9% | 60 |
| 12 | New York | $46,440 | $45,740 | $22 | +7.5% | 3,780 |
| 13 | West Virginia | $46,000 | $43,140 | $22 | +6.4% | 80 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $45,210 | $39,890 | $22 | +4.6% | 550 |
| 15 | Illinois | $45,170 | $44,360 | $22 | +4.5% | 1,150 |
| 16 | Virginia | $44,820 | $41,920 | $22 | +3.7% | 530 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $44,380 | $37,790 | $21 | +2.7% | — |
| 18 | Oregon | $44,290 | $42,910 | $21 | +2.5% | 370 |
| 19 | Iowa | $43,930 | $41,330 | $21 | +1.6% | 250 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $43,130 | $39,360 | $21 | -0.2% | 1,570 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $42,620 | $40,740 | $20 | -1.4% | 230 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $42,490 | $44,480 | $20 | -1.7% | 930 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $42,100 | $38,170 | $20 | -2.6% | 130 |
| 24 | Indiana | $41,290 | $37,860 | $20 | -4.5% | 600 |
| 25 | Maryland | $41,260 | $35,670 | $20 | -4.5% | 580 |
| 26 | Montana | $41,080 | $44,260 | $20 | -5% | 120 |
| 27 | Florida | $40,820 | $38,330 | $20 | -5.6% | 560 |
| 28 | Delaware | $40,720 | $39,200 | $20 | -5.8% | 110 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $40,650 | $38,640 | $20 | -5.9% | 200 |
| 30 | Missouri | $40,630 | $37,760 | $20 | -6% | 880 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $40,430 | $35,140 | $19 | -6.5% | 160 |
| 32 | Utah | $40,380 | $36,360 | $19 | -6.6% | 240 |
| 33 | Georgia | $40,320 | $36,730 | $19 | -6.7% | 1,020 |
| 34 | Michigan | $40,080 | $36,880 | $19 | -7.3% | 370 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $39,170 | $38,820 | $19 | -9.4% | 100 |
| 36 | Kansas | $39,110 | $39,050 | $19 | -9.5% | 310 |
| 37 | Ohio | $39,010 | $38,380 | $19 | -9.7% | 750 |
| 38 | Texas | $38,480 | $37,060 | $19 | -11% | 1,550 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $38,110 | $36,960 | $18 | -11.8% | 70 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $37,950 | $37,470 | $18 | -12.2% | 90 |
| 41 | Pennsylvania | $37,270 | $36,720 | $18 | -13.8% | 1,230 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $37,130 | $36,520 | $18 | -14.1% | 190 |
| 43 | Arizona | $36,760 | $32,060 | $18 | -14.9% | 650 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $36,700 | $34,640 | $18 | -15.1% | 90 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $36,570 | $34,810 | $18 | -15.4% | 290 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | $35,440 | $32,590 | $17 | -18% | 230 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $33,810 | $33,870 | $16 | -21.8% | 190 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 105 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $53,810 | $54,740 | 210 |
| 2 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $53,320 | $53,910 | 40 |
| 3 | Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $52,030 | $54,080 | 30 |
| 4 | Salem, OR | $50,670 | $49,470 | 30 |
| 5 | Anchorage, AK | $50,230 | $47,770 | 40 |
| 6 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,310 | $49,660 | 850 |
| 7 | Springfield, IL | $48,290 | $51,130 | 70 |
| 8 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $48,060 | $47,250 | 100 |
| 9 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,840 | $51,060 | — |
| 10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,470 | $48,770 | — |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing office machine operators, except computers (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $67,040 | $55,540 | — |
| 2 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $67,040 | $55,540 | — |
| 3 | Sector 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $67,040 | $55,540 | — |
| 4 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $61,340 | $59,460 | 40 |
| 5 | Educational Support Services | $58,440 | $56,860 | 70 |
| 6 | Educational Support Services, Privately Owned | $58,440 | $57,190 | 60 |
| 7 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $56,940 | $58,770 | 30 |
| 8 | Publishing Industries | $53,400 | $51,770 | — |
| 9 | Sector 23 - Construction | $52,160 | $53,680 | 100 |
| 10 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $51,690 | $55,130 | 80 |
| 11 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | $50,800 | $51,170 | 40 |
| 12 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $50,670 | $53,480 | 870 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do office machine operators, except computer make in the U.S.?
The median office machine operators, except computer salary in the United States is $40,960 per year (mean $43,220), and about 80% earn between $31,750 and $57,960.
How much do office machine operators, except computer make per hour?
Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $43,220 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays office machine operators, except computer the most?
Alaska has the highest average pay for office machine operators, except computer at $56,290 per year (median $56,010).
What is the job outlook for office machine operators, except computer?
Employment is projected to change -15.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 2,800 openings per year.