How much does a Machine Operator III make in Oceanside, CA? The average Machine Operator III salary in Oceanside, CA is $58,047 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $51,412 and $65,936. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Machine Operator III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Machine Operator III Salary $45,371 Oceanside,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Machine Operator III Salary $51,412 Oceanside,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Machine Operator III Salary $58,047 Oceanside,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Machine Operator III Salary $65,936 Oceanside,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Machine Operator III Salary $73,119 Oceanside,CA April 24, 2024
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Commitment: 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.

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Life Insurance: Life Insurance can be defined as a contract between an insurance policy holder and an insurance company, where the insurer promises to pay a sum of money in exchange for a premium, upon the death of an insured person or after a set period

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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

Commitment 3.92%
Life Insurance 2.93%
Futures 2.07%
Others 91.08%

Job Description for Machine Operator III

Machine Operator III sets up and operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Uses computer-controlled equipment to select position and secure automatic or semi-automatic machines. Being a Machine Operator III controls and adjusts machine settings to complete more complex tasks. May assist with training other machine operators. Additionally, Machine Operator III may calculate and assist with numeric controlled programming. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Machine Operator III works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Machine Operator III typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Machine Operator III

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Machine Operator III, the first career path typically progresses to Machine Operator Supervisor.

The second career path typically starts with a Machinist IV position, and then progresses to Machine Shop Production Supervisor I.

The third career path typically progresses to Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Operator III.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with a Packaging Supervisor position, and then progresses to Packaging Manager.

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Machine Operator III salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Machine Operator III, the highest Machine Operator III salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Machine Operator III salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Machine Operator III salary is in Miami, FL, where the Machine Operator III salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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