California Median
$47,150
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.67
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+15% vs US median
US median $40,960
State Rank
#4 of 47
2,320 employed here
How much does an Office Machine Operator, Except Computer make in California?
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer in California take home a median of $47,150 annually — roughly $22.67 an hour — which runs 15% above the national median of $40,960.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $36,870 while the top 10% make $70,540 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,190 and $57,250 a year.
Office Machine Operator, Except Computer salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,870 | $17.73 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $41,190 | $19.80 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $47,150 | $22.67 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $57,250 | $27.52 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $70,540 | $33.91 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 4th out of 47 states and territories for Office Machine Operator, Except Computer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Office Machine Operator, Except Computer salary in other states
Alaska $56,010Vermont $48,380Massachusetts $47,470Colorado $46,860Washington $46,290Minnesota $45,890New York $45,740Rhode Island $45,560Nevada $45,330Maine $45,240North Carolina $44,480Illinois $44,360Montana $44,260West Virginia $43,140Oregon $42,910Virginia $41,920District of Columbia $41,460Iowa $41,330Tennessee $40,740Wisconsin $39,890New Jersey $39,360Delaware $39,200Kansas $39,050Nebraska $38,820Kentucky $38,640Ohio $38,380Florida $38,330Hawaii $38,170Indiana $37,860Connecticut $37,790Missouri $37,760Wyoming $37,470Texas $37,060Louisiana $36,960Michigan $36,880Georgia $36,730Pennsylvania $36,720Arkansas $36,520Utah $36,360Maryland $35,670New Mexico $35,140Oklahoma $34,810Mississippi $34,640South Carolina $33,870New Hampshire $32,590Arizona $32,060
Working as an Office Machine Operator, Except Computer in California
Nationally, about 25,000 people work as Office Machine Operators, Except Computer in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($47,150) 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 does an Office Machine Operator, Except Computer make in California?
The median Office Machine Operator, Except Computer salary in California is $47,150 per year, or about $22.67 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,870 at the entry level to $70,540 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Office Machine Operators, Except Computer about 15% more than the national median of $40,960. California ranks 4th out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,150 a year. About 2,320 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
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.