Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary in the U.S.
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in the U.S. earn a median of $46,460 a year ($22.34 an hour), based on BLS data for 11,500 workers.
Pay ranges from $31,460 for the lowest-paid 10% to $60,810 for the top 10%. The average (mean) salary is $46,850, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders in the U.S.
| Pay level | Yearly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,460 | $15.12 |
| 25th percentile | $37,220 | $17.90 |
| Median | $46,460 | $22.34 |
| 75th percentile | $53,610 | $25.77 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,810 | $29.24 |
| Average (mean) | $46,850 | $22.53 |
Half of adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $3,871.67 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $1,935.83 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $1,786.92 |
| Weekly | $893.46 |
| Hourly | $22.34 |
Based on a full-time year of 2,080 hours. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary by state
| State | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | $65,500 | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $59,980 | 390 |
| New Jersey | $59,170 | n/a |
| Idaho | $57,670 | 140 |
| Washington | $56,580 | 320 |
| Minnesota | $56,540 | 120 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,320 | 500 |
| Kentucky | $52,140 | 110 |
| Wisconsin | $50,290 | 350 |
| Oregon | $50,050 | 900 |
| Colorado | $49,920 | 130 |
| Arkansas | $49,770 | 310 |
| Ohio | $49,390 | 940 |
| Connecticut | $49,280 | 50 |
| Iowa | $49,220 | 170 |
| Texas | $48,450 | 790 |
| Kansas | $47,490 | 110 |
| Virginia | $47,250 | 320 |
| South Carolina | $47,000 | 130 |
| Georgia | $46,350 | 350 |
| Michigan | $45,470 | 210 |
| Nevada | $45,320 | 60 |
| Maine | $43,960 | 50 |
| Nebraska | $43,230 | 50 |
| Tennessee | $42,830 | 260 |
| New York | $42,130 | 400 |
| Arizona | $41,600 | 90 |
| California | $40,440 | 580 |
| Indiana | $40,380 | 690 |
| Massachusetts | $39,250 | 130 |
| Missouri | $38,340 | 190 |
| Alabama | $37,790 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $34,830 | 1,590 |
| Florida | $34,650 | 120 |
| Maryland | $33,540 | 40 |
| Mississippi | $31,250 | 430 |
Best-paying metro areas for adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $100,830 | 250 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $61,400 | 60 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $60,290 | 100 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $57,400 | 90 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $56,240 | 50 |
| Medford, OR | $54,850 | 170 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $54,840 | 70 |
| Green Bay, WI | $52,000 | 40 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $51,560 | 50 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $51,540 | 460 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $51,410 | 120 |
| Boise City, ID | $51,190 | 70 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $50,850 | 70 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $50,720 | 40 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $49,930 | n/a |
Metro areas with the most adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders
| Metro area | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 460 | $51,540 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | 390 | $33,870 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 350 | $39,780 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | 300 | $49,180 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 250 | $100,830 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 220 | $34,550 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 220 | $34,790 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 180 | $45,100 |
| Medford, OR | 170 | $54,850 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 130 | $38,340 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 120 | $51,410 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 110 | $48,820 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 110 | $36,070 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 100 | $43,820 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 100 | $60,290 |
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $48,570 | $23.35 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | $43,220 | $20.78 |
| Production Workers, All Other | $40,110 | $19.29 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $50,690 | $24.37 |
| Helpers--Production Workers | $39,070 | $18.78 |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,250 | $23.20 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $58,040 | $27.90 |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $50,270 | $24.17 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,990 | $23.55 |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $51,610 | $24.81 |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $45,760 | $22.00 |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $46,570 | $22.39 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $49,610 | $23.85 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $46,170 | $22.20 |
More: Production Occupations
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 51-9191. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders make in the U.S.?
The median salary for adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders in the U.S. is $46,460 a year, or $22.34 an hour. Pay ranges from $31,460 for the lowest-paid 10% to $60,810 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders make in the U.S.?
The top 10% of adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders in the U.S. earn at least $60,810 a year. The top 25% earn $53,610 or more.
What is the starting pay for adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders in the U.S.?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $31,460 a year, and a quarter of adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders earn $37,220 or less.
How many adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders work in the U.S.?
About 11,500 adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders are employed in the U.S., not counting the self-employed.