As of May 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Senior SMT Machine Operator in the United States is $23. While Salary.com is seeing that Senior SMT Machine Operator salary in the US can go up to $28 or down to $19, but most earn between $21 and $26. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior SMT Machine Operator in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
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| 75th Percentile | $26 | $2 | $0 | $0 |
| Average | $23 | $2 | $0 | $0 |
| 25th Percentile | $21 | $2 | $0 | $0 |
As of May 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Senior SMT Machine Operator with under 1 year experience makes about $45,540. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Senior SMT Machine Operator makes around $45,884. After 2-4 years, the Senior SMT Machine Operator pay rises to about $46,570. Those senior Senior SMT Machine Operator with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $49,361, and those Senior SMT Machine Operator having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $50,946 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Senior SMT Machine Operator | $45,540 |
| Intermediate Level Senior SMT Machine Operator | $45,884 |
| Senior Level Senior SMT Machine Operator | $46,570 |
| Specialist Level Senior SMT Machine Operator | $49,361 |
| Expert Level Senior SMT Machine Operator | $50,946 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 4% |
| Experienced | 7% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of May 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Senior SMT Machine Operator is $52,500 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $51,800. While in New Jersey, a Senior SMT Machine Operator earns $51,600 per year.
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Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of May 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Senior SMT Machine Operator in San Francisco, CA is $59,400 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $55,100. While a Senior SMT Machine Operator earns $53,100 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Senior SMT Machine Operator salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of May 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Senior SMT Machine Operator compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $47,491 in 2023 to about $47,355 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Senior SMT Machine Operator salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $47,600 | 68.3% | ||
| Bonus | $300 | 0.4% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $3,664 | 5.3% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,156 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $1,006 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,384 | 9.2% | ||
| Pension | $2,682 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $5,895 | 8.5% | ||
| Total Compensation | $69,687 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 70.0% |
| Associates | 20.0% |
| Bachelors | 10.0% |
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The Senior SMT Machine Operator is responsible for set-up, operation, and adjustment of SMT equipment. Responsible for both automated and manual surface mount manufacturing. Being a Senior SMT Machine Operator is responsible for quality assurance and documentation. Monitors and maintains equipment to meet company standards. In addition, Senior SMT Machine Operator may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Working as a Senior SMT Machine Operator typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Problem Solving: Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.
Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.
Equipment Operation: This is skilled and unskilled work in the operation of mechanical tools and light to heavy equipment used in maintenance and construction or on the grounds of state properties or facilities and routine maintenance of that equipment.
