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Machine Operator I Salary in Stoddard, NH

What is the salary range of a Machine Operator I?

As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for a Machine Operator I in Stoddard, NH is $41,496 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,554
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,068 to $44,667
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,948
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Machine Operator I Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $44,667 $3,722 $859 $21
Average $41,496 $3,458 $798 $20
25th Percentile $38,068 $3,172 $732 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Machine Operator I Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Machine Operator I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Machine Operator I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $41,238
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,496
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,055
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,428
  • Expert (over 8 years): $42,522
Levels Salary
Entry Level Machine Operator I $41,238
Intermediate Level Machine Operator I $41,496
Senior Level Machine Operator I $42,055
Specialist Level Machine Operator I $42,428
Expert Level Machine Operator I $42,522
$41,238 0 yr
$41,496 < 2 yrs
$42,055 2-4 yrs
$42,428 5-8 yrs
$42,522 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Machine Operator Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities, even within the same state. 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 New Hampshire cities:

  • Amherst: $43,972
  • Milford: $43,951
  • Wilton: $43,894

What Skills Can Increase a Machine Operator I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.86% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Machine Operation (Mentioned in 3.15% Job Postings): Applying methods and techniques to implement, maintain, repair, design, and update various machines following specific rules to ensure safety.
  • Container (Mentioned in 2.29% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
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Commitment 3.86%
Machine Operation 3.15%
Container 2.29%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Machine Operator I's salary.
  • CNC: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • SOP: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
CNC
 $44,401
7%
Accountability
 $43,156
4%
SOP
 $42,741
3%
Dedication
 $42,741
3%
Products and Services
 $42,326
2%
ISO
 $42,326
2%
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Machine Operator I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Machine Operator I'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.

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$38,068
Average $41,496/year
$44,667
$3,172
Average $3,458/month
$3,722
$732
Average $798/week
$859
$18
Average $20/hour
$21
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $44,667 $3,722 $859 $21
Average $41,496 $3,458 $798 $20
25th Percentile $38,068 $3,172 $732 $18

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