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Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in U.S.

The median pay for a adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders in U.S. is $45,210/year ($21.74/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$45K
Median annual
$21.74/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$60K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $45K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,197/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home44.2% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$45,210/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,785/mo
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U.S. employed: 12,170
Category: Production & Manufacturing
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $31,290, 25th percentile $36,420, median $45,210, 75th percentile $52,060, 90th percentile $60,420. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$36KMedian$45K75th$52K90th$60K
Bar chart showing Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $31,290, 25th percentile $36,420, median $45,210, 75th percentile $52,060, 90th percentile $60,420. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K.Top earners bring in $60K or more - a $29K spread from bottom to top.

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Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Rhode Island$61K+36%40
Kentucky$59K+30%110
Oklahoma$58K+27%N/A
Minnesota$55K+23%N/A
Utah$55K+21%70
Connecticut$54K+19%70
Washington$53K+17%480
Idaho$52K+16%120
Pennsylvania$52K+14%600
Iowa$50K+12%220
New Hampshire$50K+10%40
Texas$49K+9%850
Missouri$49K+9%220
Wisconsin$49K+8%540
Oregon$49K+8%1,010

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Frequently asked questions

How much do adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders make in U.S.?

The median is $45,210 a year - that works out to about $21.74 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,290, and experienced adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders can clear $60,420. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $45K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,197/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 44.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders salary go in U.S.?

U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders salary is worth about $45,210 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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