Office Machine Operators, Except Computer Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$39,020
↑ 41.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 41.5% since 2011 ($27,570 → $39,020)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $39,020
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,020 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $37,450 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $36,710 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | $36,630 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | $34,730 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | $33,450 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | $32,790 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | $31,360 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | $30,460 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | $29,010 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | $28,510 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | $28,100 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | $27,950 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | $27,570 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.