California Median
$40,440
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.44
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $46,460
State Rank
#28 of 36
580 employed here
How much do Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders make in California?
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders working in California earn a median salary of $40,440 per year, or about $19.44 per hour. That is 13% below the national median of $46,460 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $35,430 while the top 10% make $63,070 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,950 and $54,910 a year.
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,430 | $17.03 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $35,950 | $17.28 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $40,440 | $19.44 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $54,910 | $26.40 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,070 | $30.32 |
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How California compares
California ranks 28th out of 36 states and territories for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary in other states
Utah $65,500Oklahoma $59,980New Jersey $59,170Idaho $57,670Washington $56,580Minnesota $56,540Pennsylvania $53,320Kentucky $52,140Wisconsin $50,290Oregon $50,050Colorado $49,920Arkansas $49,770Ohio $49,390Connecticut $49,280Iowa $49,220Texas $48,450Kansas $47,490Virginia $47,250South Carolina $47,000Georgia $46,350Michigan $45,470Nevada $45,320Maine $43,960Nebraska $43,230Tennessee $42,830New York $42,130Arizona $41,600Indiana $40,380Massachusetts $39,250Missouri $38,340Alabama $37,790North Carolina $34,830Florida $34,650Maryland $33,540Mississippi $31,250
Working as Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in California
Nationally, about 12,000 people work as Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($40,440) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders make in California?
The median Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary in California is $40,440 per year, or about $19.44 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,430 at the entry level to $63,070 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders about 13% less than the national median of $46,460. California ranks 28th out of 36 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $40,440 a year. About 580 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders are employed in California. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.