Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $46,460 · Median hourly: $22.34 · Employment: 11,500
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,460 | $15.12 |
| 25th | $37,220 | $17.90 |
| Median | $46,460 | $22.34 |
| 75th | $53,610 | $25.77 |
| 90th | $60,810 | $29.24 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-9191
- Total U.S. employment: 11,500
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
At $22.34 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $46,467 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $46,460.
With approximately 11,500 adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,790 | $18.17 | -18.7% | 130 |
| Arizona | $41,600 | $20.00 | -10.5% | 90 |
| Arkansas | $49,770 | $23.93 | +7.1% | 310 |
| California | $40,440 | $19.44 | -13.0% | 580 |
| Colorado | $49,920 | $24.00 | +7.4% | 130 |
| Connecticut | $49,280 | $23.69 | +6.1% | 50 |
| Florida | $34,650 | $16.66 | -25.4% | 120 |
| Georgia | $46,350 | $22.28 | -0.2% | 350 |
| Idaho | $57,670 | $27.73 | +24.1% | 140 |
| Indiana | $40,380 | $19.41 | -13.1% | 690 |
| Iowa | $49,220 | $23.67 | +5.9% | 170 |
| Kansas | $47,490 | $22.83 | +2.2% | 110 |
| Kentucky | $52,140 | $25.07 | +12.2% | 110 |
| Maine | $43,960 | $21.14 | -5.4% | 50 |
| Maryland | $33,540 | $16.12 | -27.8% | 40 |
| Massachusetts | $39,250 | $18.87 | -15.5% | 130 |
| Michigan | $45,470 | $21.86 | -2.1% | 210 |
| Minnesota | $56,540 | $27.18 | +21.7% | 120 |
| Mississippi | $31,250 | $15.02 | -32.7% | 430 |
| Missouri | $38,340 | $18.43 | -17.5% | 190 |
| Nebraska | $43,230 | $20.79 | -7.0% | 50 |
| Nevada | $45,320 | $21.79 | -2.5% | 60 |
| New Jersey | $59,170 | $28.45 | +27.4% | 0 |
| New York | $42,130 | $20.26 | -9.3% | 400 |
| North Carolina | $34,830 | $16.74 | -25.0% | 1,590 |
| Ohio | $49,390 | $23.75 | +6.3% | 940 |
| Oklahoma | $59,980 | $28.84 | +29.1% | 390 |
| Oregon | $50,050 | $24.06 | +7.7% | 900 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,320 | $25.63 | +14.8% | 500 |
| South Carolina | $47,000 | $22.60 | +1.2% | 130 |
| South Dakota | — | — | — | 60 |
| Tennessee | $42,830 | $20.59 | -7.8% | 260 |
| Texas | $48,450 | $23.29 | +4.3% | 790 |
| Utah | $65,500 | $31.49 | +41.0% | 100 |
| Virginia | $47,250 | $22.72 | +1.7% | 320 |
| Washington | $56,580 | $27.20 | +21.8% | 320 |
| Wisconsin | $50,290 | $24.18 | +8.2% | 350 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders?
The median annual wage for adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders is $46,460 ($22.34 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 11,500 adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.34. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.