What are the main factors that influence a Machine Support Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Machine Support Operator?

Machine Support Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Machine Support Operator roles are District of Columbia $44,002, California $43,902, Massachusetts $43,302. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Machine Support Operator roles make?

Salaries for Machine Support Operator level roles vary by specialization: Machine Operator IV: $55,451; Senior Machine Operator: $51,600; Machine Operator III: $51,593; Machine Operator II: $45,474; Machine Operator: $45,116.

Machine Support Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Machine Support Operator make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Machine Support Operator in Delaware is $40,302 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Machine Support Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,439
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,702 to $47,702
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,514

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Machine Support Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,702	$3,975	$917	$23
Average	$40,302	$3,359	$775	$19
25th Percentile	$35,702	$2,975	$687	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Machine Support Operator Salaries

A Machine Support Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Machine Support Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Machine Support Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $44,002.
California: $43,902.
Massachusetts: $43,302.

District of Columbia $44,002 California $43,902 Massachusetts $43,302 Washington $43,102 New Jersey $43,102 Alaska $43,102 Connecticut $42,502 New York $42,302

Hawaii $41,602 Rhode Island $41,302 Maryland $41,002 Minnesota $40,702 Illinois $40,602 Colorado $40,602 Oregon $40,402 Delaware $40,302

New Hampshire $40,202 Virginia $40,102 Pennsylvania $39,602 Nevada $39,402 North Dakota $39,302 Michigan $39,202 Wisconsin $39,102 Vermont $39,102

Arizona $38,802 Maine $38,802 Texas $38,802 Ohio $38,702 Georgia $38,402 Indiana $38,202 Wyoming $38,202 Utah $38,102

Iowa $38,102 Kansas $37,902 Louisiana $37,802 North Carolina $37,802 Missouri $37,802 Florida $37,702 Montana $37,602 Nebraska $37,502

Kentucky $37,402 South Carolina $37,302 Tennessee $37,202 Idaho $37,102 New Mexico $36,902 Oklahoma $36,802 Alabama $36,602 South Dakota $36,202

Arkansas $36,002 West Virginia $35,802 Mississippi $35,502

Top Paying Cities for Machine Support Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $40,102
Little Creek: $40,402
Magnolia: $40,302

Lincoln, DE $40,102 Little Creek, DE $40,402 Magnolia, DE $40,302 Milford, DE $40,202 Marydel, DE $40,302 Millsboro, DE $39,902 Millville, DE $40,002 Milton, DE $40,102

Nassau, DE $40,102 Ocean View, DE $40,002 Rehoboth Beach, DE $40,102 Seaford, DE $40,102 Selbyville, DE $39,902 Smyrna, DE $40,402 Viola, DE $40,202 Woodside, DE $40,402

Bear, DE $40,302 Newark, DE $40,202 Claymont, DE $40,302 Delaware City, DE $40,302 Hockessin, DE $40,202 Kirkwood, DE $40,302 Middletown, DE $40,302 Montchanin, DE $40,302

New Castle, DE $40,302 Odessa, DE $40,302 Port Penn, DE $40,302 Rockland, DE $40,302 Saint Georges, DE $40,302 Townsend, DE $40,302 Winterthur, DE $40,302 Lewes, DE $40,102

Wilmington, DE $40,202 Dover, DE $40,402 Dover Afb, DE $40,202 Bethany Beach, DE $40,002 Bethel, DE $40,002 Bridgeville, DE $40,102 Camden Wyoming, DE $40,302 Cheswold, DE $40,402

Clayton, DE $40,402 Dagsboro, DE $39,902 Delmar, DE $39,902 Ellendale, DE $40,002 Felton, DE $40,202 Fenwick Island, DE $39,902 Frankford, DE $39,902 Frederica, DE $40,302

Georgetown, DE $39,902 Greenwood, DE $40,102 Harbeson, DE $40,002 Harrington, DE $40,202 Hartly, DE $40,302 Houston, DE $40,102 Kenton, DE $40,402 Laurel, DE $39,902

Yorklyn, DE $40,302

Machine Support Operator Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Machine Support Operator salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $40,302. While startup companies pay approximate $40,302.

Machine Support Operator Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$40,302
Growth Stage	51~500	$40,302
Established	501~5000	$40,302
Enterprise	5000+	$40,302

Machine Support Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Machine Support Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$35,702

Average $40,302/year

$47,702

$2,975

Average $3,359/month

$3,975

$687

Average $775/week

$917

$17

Average $19/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,702	$3,975	$917	$23
Average	$40,302	$3,359	$775	$19
25th Percentile	$35,702	$2,975	$687	$17

Machine Support Operator Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Machine Support Operator, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Machine Support Operator Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Extruder Operator II	$55,300	37%
Plastic Injection Molding Operator II	$49,200	22%
Intermediate Machine Operator	$46,100	14%
Milling Machine Technician II	$47,500	18%

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