Machine Operator Salary in United States
Machine Operator Salary in Chicago
Based on 647 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026
Average salary
$99,693 - $127,584
Median salary
$87,250 - $118,250
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$57K
25th percentile$60K
Median$87K
75th percentile$119K
90th percentile$163K
50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $119,040 USD
The median salary is $87,250
Compare with national average
Chicago
Average salary
99,693 - 127,584
Median salary
87,250 - 118,250
647 job openings
United States
Average salary
45,760 - 62,000
Median salary
45,760 - 62,000
532,355 job openings
Other cities
Houston3,584 job openings
Phoenix3,130 job openings
Columbus2,643 job openings
Dallas2,410 job openings
Fort Worth2,261 job openings
Charlotte1,921 job openings
Atlanta1,393 job openings
Indianapolis1,288 job openings
Washington1,055 job openings
New York1,006 job openings
Austin906 job openings
San Antonio890 job openings
Cincinnati873 job openings
Wisconsin861 job openings
Rochester846 job openings
Maryland669 job openings
Franklin667 job openings
Springfield656 job openings
Aurora628 job openings
Cleveland608 job openings
The average salary for a Machine Operator in Chicago, United States is USD 99,693 - USD 127,584 per year in 2026, based on 647 job listings.
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