Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender Salary
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders earn a median $46,460 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$46,460
$22.34 per hour
Range
$31,460 – $60,810
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
11,500
across the U.S.
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$39,511
per year · effective tax rate 15.0%
$3,293Monthly
$1,646Twice a month
$1,520Every 2 weeks
$19.00Hourly
- 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 |
Best cities for adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas, TX | $51,540 | $43,592 | $42,286 | 460 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Dallas, TX — $51,540
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $65,500 | $52,828 | $39,780 – $68,430 | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $59,980 | $48,220 | $40,540 – $60,810 | 390 |
| New Jersey | $59,170 | $48,002 | $49,160 – $76,030 | — |
| Idaho | $57,670 | $46,570 | $37,210 – $58,170 | 140 |
| Washington | $56,580 | $47,642 | $42,570 – $104,010 | 320 |
| Minnesota | $56,540 | $45,289 | $45,200 – $64,330 | 120 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,320 | $43,386 | $42,930 – $56,720 | 500 |
| Kentucky | $52,140 | $42,367 | $37,110 – $60,490 | 110 |
| Wisconsin | $50,290 | $41,156 | $42,350 – $59,120 | 350 |
| Oregon | $50,050 | $38,845 | $37,810 – $58,500 | 900 |
| Colorado | $49,920 | $40,803 | $41,600 – $63,270 | 130 |
| Arkansas | $49,770 | $40,442 | $38,820 – $62,700 | 310 |
| Ohio | $49,390 | $41,289 | $36,080 – $59,320 | 940 |
| Connecticut | $49,280 | $40,484 | $36,240 – $65,260 | 50 |
| Iowa | $49,220 | $40,510 | $40,700 – $65,150 | 170 |
| Texas | $48,450 | $41,110 | $29,570 – $84,850 | 790 |
| Kansas | $47,490 | $38,488 | $39,220 – $62,410 | 110 |
| Virginia | $47,250 | $38,243 | $35,740 – $55,240 | 320 |
| South Carolina | $47,000 | $38,282 | $36,490 – $61,310 | 130 |
| Georgia | $46,350 | $37,639 | $37,060 – $48,840 | 350 |
| Michigan | $45,470 | $37,033 | $39,040 – $59,340 | 210 |
| Nevada | $45,320 | $38,595 | $39,190 – $51,320 | 60 |
| Maine | $43,960 | $35,716 | $38,030 – $56,900 | 50 |
| Nebraska | $43,230 | $35,828 | $34,000 – $56,630 | 50 |
| Tennessee | $42,830 | $36,594 | $31,320 – $51,110 | 260 |
| New York | $42,130 | $34,353 | $36,230 – $55,840 | 400 |
| Arizona | $41,600 | $34,774 | $36,730 – $47,160 | 90 |
| California | $40,440 | $33,541 | $35,430 – $63,070 | 580 |
| Indiana | $40,380 | $33,464 | $36,000 – $54,870 | 690 |
| Massachusetts | $39,250 | $31,975 | $36,450 – $49,120 | 130 |
| Missouri | $38,340 | $32,122 | $30,540 – $63,010 | 190 |
| Alabama | $37,790 | $30,920 | $28,150 – $48,940 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $34,830 | $29,285 | $27,210 – $50,040 | 1,590 |
| Florida | $34,650 | $30,021 | $27,830 – $53,250 | 120 |
| Maryland | $33,540 | $27,900 | $31,240 – $54,540 | 40 |
| Mississippi | $31,250 | $26,771 | $28,590 – $38,290 | 430 |
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. After taxes and local prices, Dallas, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
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.