Machine Operator Columbus, OH
Machine Operator salary in Columbus, OH
Typical pay
$43,700a year
Most Machine Operators earn $38k to $53k a year
From 17 current job postings, updated Nov 1, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Machine Operator salary in Columbus, OH is $43,700 a year. Most job postings pay $38,500 to $53,500. From 17 current job postings, updated Nov 1, 2026.
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Typical pay by city in Ohio
Back to the whole USOhio
$46k typical, most $40k to $52k
| Cincinnati, OH | $50k | $45k to $57k | 29 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | $49k | $41k to $51k | 10 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45k | $40k to $50k | 40 |
| Akron, OH | $44k | $40k to $48k | 12 |
| Columbus, OH | $44k | $38k to $53k | 17 |
| Canton, OH | – | – | 5 |
| Huntington, WV | – | – | 0 |
| Lima, OH | – | – | 1 |
| Mansfield, OH | – | – | 0 |
| Sandusky, OH | – | – | 0 |
| Springfield, OH | – | – | 0 |
| Toledo, OH | – | – | 2 |
| Weirton, WV | – | – | 0 |
| Wheeling, WV | – | – | 0 |
| Youngstown, OH | – | – | 0 |
Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.
Pay by experience level
What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.
- Starting out 16 job postings$36k $46k
Typical: $44k
Most new hires start near the low end.
- Experienced 17 job postings
Not enough postings yet (we show pay once 10 postings list it)
- Senior 5 job postings
Not enough postings yet (we show pay once 10 postings list it)
- Lead or manager 0 job postings
Not enough postings yet (we show pay once 10 postings list it)
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Starting out: most postings pay $36k to $46k a year, typically $44k.
Most new hires start near the low end.
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Pay by employer and level
Typical yearly pay at the employers with the most postings that list pay. A dash means fewer than 10 of their postings at that level list pay.
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How much does a Machine Operator make in Columbus, OH?
Employers hiring now typically offer $43,700 a year for Machine Operator roles in Columbus, OH. These numbers come from the pay employers list in their job postings, so they show what is on offer today rather than what people earned last year. We only show a number when at least 10 postings list pay.
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