Office Machine Operators, Except Computer Salary
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer earn a median $40,960 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
What office machine operators, except computer do
Operate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -14.9% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 2,100
Employment of office machine operators, except computer is projected to shrink 14.9% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,100 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.
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$2,735
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,540
- Medicare (1.45%)$594
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$35,091
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,750 | $15.26 | $27,691 |
| 25th percentile | $36,090 | $17.35 | $31,178 |
| Median (50th) | $40,960 | $19.69 | $35,091 |
| 75th percentile | $47,910 | $23.03 | $40,676 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $57,960 | $27.87 | $48,751 |
Best cities for office machine operators, except computer (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $45,750 | $37,067 | $32,930 | 3,630 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $45,750
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $56,010 | +11.5% | $47,184 | $24,830 – $96,390 | 70 |
| Vermont | $48,380 | +26.1% | $39,866 | $37,910 – $77,570 | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $47,470 | +0.9% | $38,169 | $38,580 – $59,240 | — |
| California | $47,150 | +4.6% | $38,574 | $36,870 – $70,540 | 2,320 |
| Colorado | $46,860 | +11.6% | $38,479 | $36,750 – $64,530 | 250 |
| Washington | $46,290 | +2.5% | $39,374 | $39,070 – $63,480 | 340 |
| Minnesota | $45,890 | +13.8% | $37,416 | $34,900 – $58,440 | 630 |
| New York | $45,740 | +11.9% | $37,059 | $36,340 – $61,440 | 3,780 |
| Rhode Island | $45,560 | +27.5% | $37,696 | $31,200 – $71,100 | 70 |
| Nevada | $45,330 | +6.7% | $38,603 | $38,100 – $67,140 | 70 |
| Maine | $45,240 | +5.4% | $36,658 | $37,330 – $56,430 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $44,480 | +20.6% | $36,654 | $31,200 – $49,680 | 930 |
| Illinois | $44,360 | +0.2% | $35,772 | $34,440 – $59,990 | 1,150 |
| Montana | $44,260 | +21.6% | $36,419 | $23,560 – $56,550 | 120 |
| West Virginia | $43,140 | −3.5% | $35,627 | $36,660 – $59,400 | 80 |
| Oregon | $42,910 | +6.1% | $33,733 | $36,060 – $55,610 | 370 |
| Virginia | $41,920 | +12.5% | $34,266 | $28,550 – $61,210 | 530 |
| District of Columbia | $41,460 | −7.1% | $34,172 | $39,250 – $70,690 | 170 |
| Iowa | $41,330 | +11.4% | $34,470 | $33,750 – $63,190 | 250 |
| Tennessee | $40,740 | +15.1% | $34,915 | $29,850 – $57,320 | 230 |
| Wisconsin | $39,890 | −0.8% | $33,257 | $36,380 – $58,370 | 550 |
| New Jersey | $39,360 | +4.4% | $33,146 | $35,270 – $56,520 | 1,570 |
| Delaware | $39,200 | −6.3% | $32,178 | $31,760 – $53,240 | 110 |
| Kansas | $39,050 | +11.6% | $32,177 | $27,790 – $51,110 | 310 |
| Nebraska | $38,820 | +2.9% | $32,485 | $31,750 – $44,120 | 100 |
| Kentucky | $38,640 | +10.9% | $31,992 | $30,930 – $48,060 | 200 |
| Ohio | $38,380 | −4.9% | $32,745 | $23,290 – $51,180 | 750 |
| Florida | $38,330 | +1.5% | $32,978 | $32,760 – $50,600 | 560 |
| Hawaii | $38,170 | −10.9% | $31,404 | $36,100 – $57,410 | 130 |
| Indiana | $37,860 | −0.6% | $31,513 | $30,430 – $56,980 | 600 |
| Connecticut | $37,790 | −13.5% | $31,769 | $34,210 – $59,810 | — |
| Missouri | $37,760 | −6.5% | $31,683 | $31,110 – $49,270 | 880 |
| Wyoming | $37,470 | +2.7% | $32,287 | $17,860 – $52,960 | 90 |
| Texas | $37,060 | +8.8% | $31,958 | $24,990 – $51,350 | 1,550 |
| Louisiana | $36,960 | +3.2% | $31,155 | $20,800 – $49,980 | 70 |
| Michigan | $36,880 | −5.2% | $30,496 | $30,150 – $50,530 | 370 |
| Georgia | $36,730 | −6.2% | $30,409 | $31,820 – $51,690 | 1,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,720 | −1.9% | $30,557 | $27,790 – $48,420 | 1,230 |
| Arkansas | $36,520 | +0.3% | $30,312 | $31,080 – $43,300 | 190 |
| Utah | $36,360 | −5.0% | $30,725 | $24,850 – $62,830 | 240 |
| Maryland | $35,670 | −23.9% | $29,510 | $32,440 – $55,600 | 580 |
| New Mexico | $35,140 | +0.3% | $29,871 | $29,120 – $67,730 | 160 |
| Oklahoma | $34,810 | +3.1% | $29,129 | $26,350 – $48,310 | 290 |
| Mississippi | $34,640 | −0.5% | $29,360 | $28,580 – $44,810 | 90 |
| South Carolina | $33,870 | −8.2% | $28,519 | $20,010 – $45,250 | 190 |
| New Hampshire | $32,590 | −10.3% | $28,366 | $30,700 – $47,300 | 230 |
| Arizona | $32,060 | +3.6% | $27,347 | $31,970 – $46,240 | 650 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Keyer | $41,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | $39,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Office Clerks, General | $45,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | $45,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk | $49,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Word Processor and Typist | $49,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -34.4% |
| Statistical Assistant | $50,330 | Bachelor's degree | -1.8% |
| Proofreader and Copy Marker | $51,120 | Bachelor's degree | -0.9% |
| Desktop Publisher | $55,290 | Associate's degree | -14.5% |
| Telephone Operator | $41,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -27.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a office machine operators, except computer make?
The national median salary for office machine operators, except computer is $40,960 a year ($19.69 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,750 and the top 10% earn over $57,960. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays office machine operators, except computer the most?
Alaska has the highest median pay at $56,010. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many office machine operators, except computer are there in the U.S.?
About 25,130 people work as office machine operators, except computer nationwide.