Office Machine Operators, Except Computer Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for office machine operators, except computer in the United States was $40,960 ($19.69 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,750 | $15.27 |
| 25th | $36,090 | $17.35 |
| Median | $40,960 | $19.69 |
| 75th | $47,910 | $23.03 |
| 90th | $57,960 | $27.87 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-9071
- Total U.S. employment: 25,130
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
With approximately 25,130 office machine operators, except computer employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
Across the United States, 25,130 office machine operators, except computer are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $56,010 | $26.93 | +36.7% | 70 |
| Arizona | $32,060 | $15.41 | -21.7% | 650 |
| Arkansas | $36,520 | $17.56 | -10.8% | 190 |
| California | $47,150 | $22.67 | +15.1% | 2,320 |
| Colorado | $46,860 | $22.53 | +14.4% | 250 |
| Connecticut | $37,790 | $18.17 | -7.7% | 0 |
| Delaware | $39,200 | $18.85 | -4.3% | 110 |
| District of Columbia | $41,460 | $19.93 | +1.2% | 170 |
| Florida | $38,330 | $18.43 | -6.4% | 560 |
| Georgia | $36,730 | $17.66 | -10.3% | 1,020 |
| Hawaii | $38,170 | $18.35 | -6.8% | 130 |
| Illinois | $44,360 | $21.33 | +8.3% | 1,150 |
| Indiana | $37,860 | $18.20 | -7.6% | 600 |
| Iowa | $41,330 | $19.87 | +0.9% | 250 |
| Kansas | $39,050 | $18.78 | -4.7% | 310 |
| Kentucky | $38,640 | $18.58 | -5.7% | 200 |
| Louisiana | $36,960 | $17.77 | -9.8% | 70 |
| Maine | $45,240 | $21.75 | +10.4% | 60 |
| Maryland | $35,670 | $17.15 | -12.9% | 580 |
| Massachusetts | $47,470 | $22.82 | +15.9% | 0 |
| Michigan | $36,880 | $17.73 | -10.0% | 370 |
| Minnesota | $45,890 | $22.06 | +12.0% | 630 |
| Mississippi | $34,640 | $16.65 | -15.4% | 90 |
| Missouri | $37,760 | $18.16 | -7.8% | 880 |
| Montana | $44,260 | $21.28 | +8.1% | 120 |
| Nebraska | $38,820 | $18.66 | -5.2% | 100 |
| Nevada | $45,330 | $21.79 | +10.7% | 70 |
| New Hampshire | $32,590 | $15.67 | -20.4% | 230 |
| New Jersey | $39,360 | $18.92 | -3.9% | 1,570 |
| New Mexico | $35,140 | $16.89 | -14.2% | 160 |
| New York | $45,740 | $21.99 | +11.7% | 3,780 |
| North Carolina | $44,480 | $21.39 | +8.6% | 930 |
| Ohio | $38,380 | $18.45 | -6.3% | 750 |
| Oklahoma | $34,810 | $16.73 | -15.0% | 290 |
| Oregon | $42,910 | $20.63 | +4.8% | 370 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,720 | $17.66 | -10.4% | 1,230 |
| Rhode Island | $45,560 | $21.91 | +11.2% | 70 |
| South Carolina | $33,870 | $16.28 | -17.3% | 190 |
| Tennessee | $40,740 | $19.59 | -0.5% | 230 |
| Texas | $37,060 | $17.82 | -9.5% | 1,550 |
| Utah | $36,360 | $17.48 | -11.2% | 240 |
| Vermont | $48,380 | $23.26 | +18.1% | 60 |
| Virginia | $41,920 | $20.16 | +2.3% | 530 |
| Washington | $46,290 | $22.25 | +13.0% | 340 |
| West Virginia | $43,140 | $20.74 | +5.3% | 80 |
| Wisconsin | $39,890 | $19.18 | -2.6% | 550 |
| Wyoming | $37,470 | $18.02 | -8.5% | 90 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Related Occupations
- Cashiers — $32,880/yr
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $40,240/yr
- Stockers and Order Fillers — $37,330/yr
- Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
- Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for office machine operators, except computer?
The median annual wage for office machine operators, except computer is $40,960 ($19.69 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays office machine operators, except computer 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 office machine operators, except computer are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 25,130 office machine operators, except computer employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do office machine operators, except computer make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $19.69. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.