What are the main factors that influence a Machine Operator Manager'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 Operator Manager?

Machine Operator Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Machine Operator Manager roles are District of Columbia $149,752, California $149,184, Massachusetts $147,196. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Machine Operator Manager level roles vary by specialization: Senior Machine Operator: $51,570; Intermediate Machine Operator: $45,500; Finishing Machine Operator: $39,403; Machine Support Operator: $39,402; Sewing Machine Operator: $38,749.

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Machine Operator Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Machine Operator Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Machine Operator Manager in Delaware is $136,971 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $166,656
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,508 to $152,509
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,250

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Machine Operator Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,509	$12,709	$2,933	$73
Average	$136,971	$11,414	$2,634	$66
25th Percentile	$123,508	$10,292	$2,375	$59

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Key Factors That Influence Machine Operator Manager Salaries

A Machine Operator Manager'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 Operator Manager 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 Operator Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $149,752.
California: $149,184.
Massachusetts: $147,196.

District of Columbia $149,752 California $149,184 Massachusetts $147,196 Washington $146,655 New Jersey $146,601 Alaska $146,411 Connecticut $144,545 New York $143,787

Hawaii $141,366 Rhode Island $140,230 Maryland $139,459 Minnesota $138,404 Colorado $137,999 Illinois $137,863 Oregon $137,349 Delaware $136,971

New Hampshire $136,733 Virginia $136,200 Pennsylvania $134,644 Nevada $133,860 North Dakota $133,603 Michigan $133,197 Wisconsin $133,048 Vermont $132,751

Texas $131,926 Maine $131,872 Arizona $131,790 Ohio $131,696 Georgia $130,451 Indiana $129,829 Wyoming $129,708 Utah $129,518

Iowa $129,437 Kansas $128,788 Louisiana $128,598 North Carolina $128,531 Missouri $128,504 Florida $127,976 Montana $127,692 Nebraska $127,422

Kentucky $127,273 South Carolina $126,732 Tennessee $126,394 Idaho $126,259 New Mexico $125,271 Oklahoma $125,055 Alabama $124,257 South Dakota $122,918

Arkansas $122,188 West Virginia $121,795 Mississippi $120,619

Top Paying Cities for Machine Operator Managers

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: $141,759
Little Creek: $140,447
Magnolia: $141,028

Lincoln, DE $141,759 Little Creek, DE $140,447 Magnolia, DE $141,028 Milford, DE $141,759 Marydel, DE $139,919 Millsboro, DE $141,759 Millville, DE $142,705 Milton, DE $141,759

Nassau, DE $141,759 Ocean View, DE $142,705 Rehoboth Beach, DE $142,705 Seaford, DE $140,271 Selbyville, DE $142,705 Smyrna, DE $139,757 Viola, DE $141,028 Woodside, DE $140,622

Bear, DE $138,729 Newark, DE $138,783 Claymont, DE $138,891 Delaware City, DE $138,783 Hockessin, DE $138,891 Kirkwood, DE $138,783 Middletown, DE $139,473 Montchanin, DE $138,891

New Castle, DE $138,891 Odessa, DE $139,662 Port Penn, DE $138,404 Rockland, DE $138,891 Saint Georges, DE $138,783 Townsend, DE $139,459 Winterthur, DE $138,891 Lewes, DE $141,759

Wilmington, DE $138,891 Dover, DE $140,379 Dover Afb, DE $140,704 Bethany Beach, DE $142,705 Bethel, DE $140,271 Bridgeville, DE $141,759 Camden Wyoming, DE $140,528 Cheswold, DE $140,054

Clayton, DE $139,703 Dagsboro, DE $142,705 Delmar, DE $140,271 Ellendale, DE $141,759 Felton, DE $141,759 Fenwick Island, DE $142,705 Frankford, DE $142,705 Frederica, DE $141,759

Georgetown, DE $141,759 Greenwood, DE $141,759 Harbeson, DE $141,759 Harrington, DE $141,759 Hartly, DE $139,635 Houston, DE $141,759 Kenton, DE $139,703 Laurel, DE $140,271

Yorklyn, DE $138,891

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

Understanding how a Machine Operator Manager'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 January 01, 2026

$123,508

Average $136,971/year

$152,509

$10,292

Average $11,414/month

$12,709

$2,375

Average $2,634/week

$2,933

$59

Average $66/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,509	$12,709	$2,933	$73
Average	$136,971	$11,414	$2,634	$66
25th Percentile	$123,508	$10,292	$2,375	$59

Machine Operator Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Machine Operator Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Machine Operator Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $166,083 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

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