Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender Salary
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders earn a median $46,460 a year nationally. Production Occupations
What adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders do
Operate or tend bonding machines that use adhesives to join items for further processing or to form a completed product. Processes include joining veneer sheets into plywood; gluing paper; or joining rubber and rubberized fabric parts, plastic, simulated leather, or other materials.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +1.3% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 1,300
- Self-employed
- 5%
Employment of adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders is projected to grow 1.3% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$3,395
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,881
- Medicare (1.45%)$674
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$39,511
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,460 | $15.13 | $27,458 |
| 25th percentile | $37,220 | $17.89 | $32,086 |
| Median (50th) | $46,460 | $22.34 | $39,511 |
| 75th percentile | $53,610 | $25.77 | $45,256 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,810 | $29.24 | $51,041 |
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $65,500 | +19.9% | $52,828 | $39,780 – $68,430 | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $59,980 | +4.2% | $48,220 | $40,540 – $60,810 | 390 |
| New Jersey | $59,170 | +22.0% | $48,002 | $49,160 – $76,030 | — |
| Idaho | $57,670 | +10.4% | $46,570 | $37,210 – $58,170 | 140 |
| Washington | $56,580 | +7.0% | $47,642 | $42,570 – $104,010 | 320 |
| Minnesota | $56,540 | +1.9% | $45,289 | $45,200 – $64,330 | 120 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,320 | +3.4% | $43,386 | $42,930 – $56,720 | 500 |
| Kentucky | $52,140 | −11.0% | $42,367 | $37,110 – $60,490 | 110 |
| Wisconsin | $50,290 | +3.2% | $41,156 | $42,350 – $59,120 | 350 |
| Oregon | $50,050 | +2.8% | $38,845 | $37,810 – $58,500 | 900 |
| Colorado | $49,920 | −4.3% | $40,803 | $41,600 – $63,270 | 130 |
| Arkansas | $49,770 | +5.2% | $40,442 | $38,820 – $62,700 | 310 |
| Ohio | $49,390 | +3.4% | $41,289 | $36,080 – $59,320 | 940 |
| Connecticut | $49,280 | −8.1% | $40,484 | $36,240 – $65,260 | 50 |
| Iowa | $49,220 | −2.5% | $40,510 | $40,700 – $65,150 | 170 |
| Texas | $48,450 | −1.6% | $41,110 | $29,570 – $84,850 | 790 |
| Kansas | $47,490 | +5.3% | $38,488 | $39,220 – $62,410 | 110 |
| Virginia | $47,250 | −1.4% | $38,243 | $35,740 – $55,240 | 320 |
| South Carolina | $47,000 | +27.7% | $38,282 | $36,490 – $61,310 | 130 |
| Georgia | $46,350 | +20.6% | $37,639 | $37,060 – $48,840 | 350 |
| Michigan | $45,470 | +0.4% | $37,033 | $39,040 – $59,340 | 210 |
| Nevada | $45,320 | +10.2% | $38,595 | $39,190 – $51,320 | 60 |
| Maine | $43,960 | +5.5% | $35,716 | $38,030 – $56,900 | 50 |
| Nebraska | $43,230 | +15.2% | $35,828 | $34,000 – $56,630 | 50 |
| Tennessee | $42,830 | −3.5% | $36,594 | $31,320 – $51,110 | 260 |
| New York | $42,130 | +2.6% | $34,353 | $36,230 – $55,840 | 400 |
| Arizona | $41,600 | — | $34,774 | $36,730 – $47,160 | 90 |
| California | $40,440 | +10.0% | $33,541 | $35,430 – $63,070 | 580 |
| Indiana | $40,380 | +3.2% | $33,464 | $36,000 – $54,870 | 690 |
| Massachusetts | $39,250 | +3.4% | $31,975 | $36,450 – $49,120 | 130 |
| Missouri | $38,340 | −21.9% | $32,122 | $30,540 – $63,010 | 190 |
| Alabama | $37,790 | +3.2% | $30,920 | $28,150 – $48,940 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $34,830 | +1.1% | $29,285 | $27,210 – $50,040 | 1,590 |
| Florida | $34,650 | +6.0% | $30,021 | $27,830 – $53,250 | 120 |
| Maryland | $33,540 | −19.4% | $27,900 | $31,240 – $54,540 | 40 |
| Mississippi | $31,250 | +1.4% | $26,771 | $28,590 – $38,290 | 430 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $46,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders | $43,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Etcher and Engraver | $43,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $50,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender | $41,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Production Workers, All Other | $40,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Helpers--Production Worker | $39,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Tire Builder | $57,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $46,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $45,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a adhesive bonding machine operator and tender make?
The national median salary for adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders is $46,460 a year ($22.34 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,460 and the top 10% earn over $60,810. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders the most?
Utah has the highest median pay at $65,500.
How many adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders are there in the U.S.?
About 11,500 people work as adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders nationwide.