How much does a machine operator make?

In the United States, pay can differ with experience and skill, the employer's industry, and the job's location. BLS data also show differences among industries and states for this occupation.

Operate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines. Excludes “Billing and Posting Clerks” (43-3021) and “Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service” (43-9051).

What's a typical day like?

Operators read an order, load paper, set up copiers or scanners, and watch the machines as they run. They check, sort, assemble, and deliver the pages, then record the work and restock supplies.

U.S. entrants usually finish high school or a GED, then get short on-the-job training; related experience is not typically required. Many start around 18, and the standard profile lists no exam, license, or apprenticeship.

High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)

Good for people who like keeping things organized and building and doing.

Some U.S. office machine operators form Braille pages by moving heat units and clamping frames over a screen bed.

The US figure is the median and the Japan figure is the average, so it's not a perfect comparison. Prices differ too.