Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders Salary by State
The national median pay for adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders is $46,460 a year. By state, it ranges from $31,250 in Mississippi to $65,500 in Utah.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $31,460
- 25th percentile
- $37,220
- Median
- $46,460
- 75th percentile
- $53,610
- Top 10%
- $60,810
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 11,500 jobs.
Median pay in 36 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | $65,500 | +41% | $39,780 | $68,430 | 100 |
| 2 | Oklahoma | $59,980 | +29% | $40,540 | $60,810 | 390 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $59,170 | +27% | $49,160 | $76,030 | Not published |
| 4 | Idaho | $57,670 | +24% | $37,210 | $58,170 | 140 |
| 5 | Washington | $56,580 | +22% | $42,570 | $104,010 | 320 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $56,540 | +22% | $45,200 | $64,330 | 120 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $53,320 | +15% | $42,930 | $56,720 | 500 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $52,140 | +12% | $37,110 | $60,490 | 110 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $50,290 | +8% | $42,350 | $59,120 | 350 |
| 10 | Oregon | $50,050 | +8% | $37,810 | $58,500 | 900 |
| 11 | Colorado | $49,920 | +7% | $41,600 | $63,270 | 130 |
| 12 | Arkansas | $49,770 | +7% | $38,820 | $62,700 | 310 |
| 13 | Ohio | $49,390 | +6% | $36,080 | $59,320 | 940 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $49,280 | +6% | $36,240 | $65,260 | 50 |
| 15 | Iowa | $49,220 | +6% | $40,700 | $65,150 | 170 |
| 16 | Texas | $48,450 | +4% | $29,570 | $84,850 | 790 |
| 17 | Kansas | $47,490 | +2% | $39,220 | $62,410 | 110 |
| 18 | Virginia | $47,250 | +2% | $35,740 | $55,240 | 320 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $47,000 | +1% | $36,490 | $61,310 | 130 |
| 20 | Georgia | $46,350 | 0% | $37,060 | $48,840 | 350 |
| 21 | Michigan | $45,470 | −2% | $39,040 | $59,340 | 210 |
| 22 | Nevada | $45,320 | −2% | $39,190 | $51,320 | 60 |
| 23 | Maine | $43,960 | −5% | $38,030 | $56,900 | 50 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $43,230 | −7% | $34,000 | $56,630 | 50 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $42,830 | −8% | $31,320 | $51,110 | 260 |
| 26 | New York | $42,130 | −9% | $36,230 | $55,840 | 400 |
| 27 | Arizona | $41,600 | −10% | $36,730 | $47,160 | 90 |
| 28 | California | $40,440 | −13% | $35,430 | $63,070 | 580 |
| 29 | Indiana | $40,380 | −13% | $36,000 | $54,870 | 690 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $39,250 | −16% | $36,450 | $49,120 | 130 |
| 31 | Missouri | $38,340 | −17% | $30,540 | $63,010 | 190 |
| 32 | Alabama | $37,790 | −19% | $28,150 | $48,940 | 130 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $34,830 | −25% | $27,210 | $50,040 | 1,590 |
| 34 | Florida | $34,650 | −25% | $27,830 | $53,250 | 120 |
| 35 | Maryland | $33,540 | −28% | $31,240 | $54,540 | 40 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $31,250 | −33% | $28,590 | $38,290 | 430 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary questions
Which state pays adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders the most?
Utah, with a median of $65,500 a year (+41% vs. the national median of $46,460). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $31,250 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders work?
North Carolina has the most jobs, about 1,590, with a median of $34,830.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.